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Aside from initial and periodic reports, the CEDAW Committee might also request a State party to submit a report on an exceptional basis, called such because it usually deviates from the regular schedule and format of reports. Usually, countries whose governments are asked to give such reports are often in the midst of internal political or armed strife which raises concern within CEDAW on the effect or impact of the situation on the women in the said country.

The reports submitted on an exceptional basis to the CEDAW Committee to date have been:

Suggestions and recommendations of the CEDAW Committee in these reports could be used as guidelines to monitor the situation of women who experience violence in the context of peace-building.

For a more detailed explanation of reports submitted on an exceptional basis, including highlights of the CEDAW Committee’s suggestions and recommendations, please download the PDF document of the reporting process.