Question

Briefly evaluate three roles for CEDAW

Answer 1

CEDAW : Conventions on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women

Basically , they create 3 frameworks in achieving women rights :

- The principle of equality
They make sure that men and women are treated equally (i.e : same ammoutnof male and female workers in government agencies)

- The Principle of non-discrimination
They requires state parties to ensure that their policies do not discriminate women

- The Principle of state obigations
They make sure that all state parties bound to meet their obligations as stipulated in the convention