FAQ time!
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="âť“" title="Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol">So, what is CEDAW?
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CEDAW stands for the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
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Also known as the & #39;International Bill of Rights for Women& #39;
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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;
What does CEDAW do?
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It sets out a comprehensive set of rights for women & girls, including political, social, economic & cultural rights
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It sets out a comprehensive set of rights for women & girls, including political, social, economic & cultural rights
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
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What does CEDAW cover?
CEDAW has a wide reach - securing rights for ALL women & girls, including:
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& more!
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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 equality
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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
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