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Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Wed, 2007-04-18 20:15.
Summary:
Authors: United Nations
Language: English
URL: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/text/econvention.htm
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Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1979, CEDAW sets an agenda for States Parties to take all measures and appropriate action including taking temporary special measures to reduce gender gaps and eliminate discrimination against women.
Authors: United Nations
Language: English
URL: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/text/econvention.htm
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