The U.N Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW): Issues In The U.S Ratification Debate (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781511458825)

The Senate may consider providing its advice and consent to U.S. ratification of the United Nations (U.N.) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW, or the Convention) during the 113th Congress. CEDAW is the only international human rights treaty that specifically addresses the rights of women. It calls on States Parties to take measures to eliminate discrimination against women in all areas of life, including political participation, employment, education, healthcare, and family structure. CEDAW has been ratified or acceded to by 187 States Parties. The United States is the only country to have signed but not ratified the Convention. Other governments that have not ratified the treaty include Iran, Palau, Somalia, Sudan, and Tonga.

Author: Luisa Blanchfield
ISBN-10: 1511458828
ISBN-13: 9781511458825
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 06/26/2015
Pages: 30
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.06d