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discrimination of gender
Applying the convention
Equality in legal
Equality in employment
Suppressing exploitation of women
Defining Discrimination
A short history of the Conventation
Important person stated
Introduction
INDEX
Introduction
Equality is essential to justice and human rights in any democratic society. Women face inequalities in various areas, such as family, community and work, often worsened by harmful cultural and religious stereotypes and beliefs.
Truth
Sojourner
A short history of the Convention
In 1967, the General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. In 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination was adopted by the General Assembly and came into force in 1981, after 20 ratifications. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women was created to monitor the implementation of the convention by States parties.
'A woman must feel free, not to fight men, but rather for her abilities and her personality'
Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Defining Discrimination
The Convention defines “discrimination against women” as any distinction based on sex that harms or nullifies the exercise of women's human rights, on equal terms with men, in any area of life. Discrimination occurs when sexual differentiation results in a disadvantage for women, prevents the recognition of their rights or prevents them from exercising their fundamental freedoms.
Suppressing exploitation of women
States Parties must adopt measures to eradicate trafficking in women and exploitative prostitution, addressing their causes such as poverty and lack of opportunities. They must also offer alternatives, such as rehabilitation and qualification programs. Tolerating these practices is a violation of Convention obligations, requiring effective implementation of laws and sanctions.
Equality in employment and labour rights
States Parties must guarantee women's equal rights at work, including the right to employment, equal pay, benefits, social security, and health protection. They must also prevent discrimination based on pregnancy or maternity by prohibiting dismissals and offering paid maternity leave, support services to balance work and family, and special protection for pregnant women in harmful work.
Equality in legal and civil matters
States Parties must guarantee women equality with men before the law, including equal civil rights such as entering into contracts and managing property. Any contract that restricts women's legal capacity will be considered void. Women must have the same rights in relation to freedom of movement and choice of residence. Article 15 requires states to eliminate legal discrimination against women, such as excluding property rights or requiring a husband's signature on contracts.
Interpreting and applying the Convention
The Convention allows the Committee to make general suggestions and recommendations based on information received from States Parties. These recommendations are non-binding and apply to all States, with the aim of guiding them in fulfilling their obligations. Although the Committee does not have the authority to interpret the provisions of the Convention, other treaty monitoring committees have done so.
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