Question

Briefly discuss TWO main roles for CEDAW

Answer 1

CEDAW is the most important human rights treaty for women. The Convention’s states parties are legally obliged, firstly, to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women in all areas of life, and, secondly, to ensure women’s full development and advancement in order that they can exercise and enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms in the same way as men. Thirdly, a state party must allow the CEDAW Committee to scrutinize its efforts to implement the treaty, by reporting to the body at regular intervals.