Read on Twitter
FAQ time!
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź’ˇ" title="Elektrische GlĂĽhbirne" aria-label="Emoji: Elektrische GlĂĽhbirne">
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❓" title="Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol">So, what is CEDAW?https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤔" title="Denkendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Denkendes Gesicht">
CEDAW stands for the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen">Adopted by the UN in 1979
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="âś’" title="Schreibfeder" aria-label="Emoji: Schreibfeder">Signed by the UK in 1981
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź”’" title="Schloss" aria-label="Emoji: Schloss">Ratified by the UK in 1986
Also known as the & #39;International Bill of Rights for Women& #39;https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="âš–" title="Waage" aria-label="Emoji: Waage">
CEDAW stands for the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
Also known as the & #39;International Bill of Rights for Women& #39;
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❓" title="Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol">So, what is CEDAW?https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤔" title="Denkendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Denkendes Gesicht">CEDAW stands for the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Womenhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen">Adopted by the UN in 1979https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✒" title="Schreibfeder" aria-label="Emoji: Schreibfeder">Signed by the UK in 1981https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔒" title="Schloss" aria-label="Emoji: Schloss">Ratified by the UK in 1986Also known as the & #39;International Bill of Rights for Women& #39; https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚖" title="Waage" aria-label="Emoji: Waage">" title="FAQ time!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Elektrische Glühbirne" aria-label="Emoji: Elektrische Glühbirne">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❓" title="Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol">So, what is CEDAW?https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤔" title="Denkendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Denkendes Gesicht">CEDAW stands for the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Womenhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen">Adopted by the UN in 1979https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✒" title="Schreibfeder" aria-label="Emoji: Schreibfeder">Signed by the UK in 1981https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔒" title="Schloss" aria-label="Emoji: Schloss">Ratified by the UK in 1986Also known as the & #39;International Bill of Rights for Women& #39; https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚖" title="Waage" aria-label="Emoji: Waage">" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
What does CEDAW do?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź“ť" title="Memo" aria-label="Emoji: Memo">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 rightshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="âš–" title="Waage" aria-label="Emoji: Waage">
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 rightshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="âš–" title="Waage" aria-label="Emoji: Waage">" title="What does CEDAW do?https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź“ť" title="Memo" aria-label="Emoji: Memo">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 rightshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="âš–" title="Waage" aria-label="Emoji: Waage">" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
What does it mean to & #39;ratify& #39; a treaty?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="âś’" title="Schreibfeder" aria-label="Emoji: Schreibfeder">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 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź“ť" title="Memo" aria-label="Emoji: Memo">
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 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź“ť" title="Memo" aria-label="Emoji: Memo">" title="What does it mean to & #39;ratify& #39; a treaty?https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="âś’" title="Schreibfeder" aria-label="Emoji: Schreibfeder">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 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź“ť" title="Memo" aria-label="Emoji: Memo">" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
What does CEDAW cover?
CEDAW has a wide reach - securing rights for ALL women & girls, including:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź—ł" title="Wahlurne mit Stimmzettel" aria-label="Emoji: Wahlurne mit Stimmzettel">Political rights & participation
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌍" title="Europa-Afrika auf dem Globus" aria-label="Emoji: Europa-Afrika auf dem Globus">Nationality rights
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👩‍🎓" title="Woman student" aria-label="Emoji: Woman student">Education
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👩🏽‍đźŹ" title="Woman factory worker (mittlerer Hautton)" aria-label="Emoji: Woman factory worker (mittlerer Hautton)">Employment
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👩🏻‍⚕️" title="Woman health worker (heller Hautton)" aria-label="Emoji: Woman health worker (heller Hautton)">Health
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź’°" title="Geldsack" aria-label="Emoji: Geldsack">Economic & social benefits
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="âš–" title="Waage" aria-label="Emoji: Waage">Equality before the law
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👨‍👩‍👧‍👦" title="Normale Familie (Mann, Frau, Mädchen, Junge)" aria-label="Emoji: Normale Familie (Mann, Frau, Mädchen, Junge)">Marriage & family life
& more!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="âž•" title="Fettes Pluszeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes Pluszeichen">
CEDAW has a wide reach - securing rights for ALL women & girls, including:
& more!
What is the CEDAW Committee?
CEDAW is monitored by a Committee of experts on women& #39;s rights who oversee State& #39;s progress on CEDAW and help them achieve #SubstantiveTransformativeEquality
They are part of a process involving Governments & civil society to achieve equalityhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="âš–" title="Waage" aria-label="Emoji: Waage">
CEDAW is monitored by a Committee of experts on women& #39;s rights who oversee State& #39;s progress on CEDAW and help them achieve #SubstantiveTransformativeEquality
They are part of a process involving Governments & civil society to achieve equality
" title="What is the CEDAW Committee?CEDAW is monitored by a Committee of experts on women& #39;s rights who oversee State& #39;s progress on CEDAW and help them achieve #SubstantiveTransformativeEquality They are part of a process involving Governments & civil society to achieve equality https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="âš–" title="Waage" aria-label="Emoji: Waage">" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
https://youtu.be/mpDO3czF3Jw
