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Website managed by IWRAW Asia Pacific.
The development of this site was supported by UNIFEM and CIDA

CEDAW
The CEDAW Convention - a bill of rights for women. Its principles features and constituent elements.
CEDAW Committee
About the treaty body.
Using CEDAW
Why and how to use CEDAW to further advocacy on women's rights to equality and non-discrimination.
OP CEDAW
The Optional Protocol to CEDAW: a mechanism to interpret and implement the Convention.
OP ICESCR
The Optional Protocol to the CESCR: an additional mechanism for women to ensure their economic, social and cultural rights.
Women & Human Rights
A brief overview of women and human rights; historical information.
Other HR Mechanisms
The Human Rights Intruments: learn about their principles, features, procedures, mechanisms and jurisprudence.
Thematic Issues
Exploring thematic issues in relation to women and how to use CEDAW to further advocacy.
Laws & Case Laws
Compilation and commentary of Gender Equality and Discrimination Laws, as well as case law from around the world at national, regional and international level.
News
Achive of News items
Publications
Publicatipns, papers, statements, speeches and links to more resources on CEDAW and Women's Human Rights
News / Alert