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40 Years CEDAW: The International Bill of Rights for Women

40 years ago, on December 18th 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) was adopted in by the United Nations General Assembly.

From the USA and Columbia to Senegal, Poland and Cambodia - our authors sum up the contributions CEDAW has made to the position, rights and everyday life of women in these countries and outline what is left to be done.

The CEDAW Principles

CEDAW Quick & Concise: Explaining the Principle of Non Discrimination - UN Women

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The principle of non discrimination

CEDAW Quick & Concise: The principle of substantive equality - UN Women

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The principle of substantive equality

CEDAW Quick & Concise: The principle of state obligation - UN Women

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The principle of state obligation