Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

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Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is an international treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 18 December 1979. It is often described as an international bill of rights for women, aiming to end discrimination and establish equality between men and women in various spheres of life. The convention defines discrimination against women in all forms and sets up an agenda for national action to end such discrimination.

Overview

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women consists of a preamble and 30 articles, detailing measures that countries must take to combat discrimination against women and promote gender equality. When a state becomes a party to the convention, it commits to taking a series of measures to end discrimination against women in all forms, including:

  • Incorporating the principle of equality of men and women in their legal system, abolishing all discriminatory laws, and adopting appropriate ones prohibiting discrimination against women.
  • Establishing tribunals and other public institutions to ensure the effective protection of women against discrimination.
  • Ensuring the elimination of all acts of discrimination against women by persons, organizations, or enterprises.

Key Provisions

The convention covers a wide range of issues related to women's rights, including but not limited to:

It emphasizes the importance of giving women equal rights to men in all aspects of life and requires states to take specific, concrete measures to improve the status of women and achieve gender equality.

Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

The implementation of the convention is monitored by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee). This committee consists of experts on women's rights from around the world. States parties are required to submit regular reports to the committee on how the rights of the convention are being implemented. The committee reviews these reports and provides recommendations to states on how to improve their compliance with the convention.

Impact and Challenges

Since its adoption, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women has been ratified by over 180 countries. It has played a crucial role in promoting women's rights and gender equality worldwide. However, challenges remain in its implementation, including reservations by some countries to certain parts of the convention, cultural and religious barriers, and lack of enforcement mechanisms.

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