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FAQ time!
So, what is CEDAW?
CEDAW stands for the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
Adopted by the UN in 1979
Signed by the UK in 1981
Ratified by the UK in 1986
Also known as the 'International Bill of Rights for Women'
So, what is CEDAW?CEDAW stands for the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
Adopted by the UN in 1979Signed by the UK in 1981Ratified by the UK in 1986Also known as the 'International Bill of Rights for Women'
What does CEDAW do?
CEDAW provides a framework for States to elimination discrimination against women and achieve #SubstanticeTransformativeEquality
It sets out a comprehensive set of rights for women & girls, including political, social, economic & cultural rights
CEDAW provides a framework for States to elimination discrimination against women and achieve #SubstanticeTransformativeEqualityIt sets out a comprehensive set of rights for women & girls, including political, social, economic & cultural rights
What does it mean to 'ratify' a treaty?
When the UK ratified CEDAW in 1986, it officially committed itself to carrying out the principles and measures of CEDAW. This means the UK is legal bound to its commitment to eliminate discrimination and pursue #GenderEquality for all
When the UK ratified CEDAW in 1986, it officially committed itself to carrying out the principles and measures of CEDAW. This means the UK is legal bound to its commitment to eliminate discrimination and pursue #GenderEquality for all
What does CEDAW cover?
CEDAW has a wide reach - securing rights for ALL women & girls, including:
Political rights & participation
Nationality rights
Education
Employment
Health
Economic & social benefits
Equality before the law
Marriage & family life
& more!
CEDAW has a wide reach - securing rights for ALL women & girls, including:
Political rights & participationNationality rightsEducationEmploymentHealthEconomic & social benefitsEquality before the lawMarriage & family life& more!
What is the CEDAW Committee?
CEDAW is monitored by a Committee of experts on women's rights who oversee State's progress on CEDAW and help them achieve #SubstantiveTransformativeEquality
They are part of a process involving Governments & civil society to achieve equality
CEDAW is monitored by a Committee of experts on women's rights who oversee State's progress on CEDAW and help them achieve #SubstantiveTransformativeEquality
They are part of a process involving Governments & civil society to achieve equality
To find out more on #CEDAW and the #CEDAWPeoplesTribunal, make sure you watch #Backto60's amazing film released just yesterday!
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