CEDAW Principles

Convention Text

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The CEDAW Convention contains 30 articles:

Article 1 Definition of discrimination
Article 2 Policy measures to be undertaken to eliminate discrimination
Article 3 Guarantees basic human rights and fundamental freedoms on an equal basis with men
Article 4 Temporary special measures to achieve equality
Article 5 Sex roles and stereotyping
Article 6 Trafficking and prostitution
Article 7 Political and public life
Article 8 Participation at the international level
Article 9 Nationality
Article 10 Equal rights in education
Article 11 Employment
Article 12 Healthcare and family planning
Article 13 Economic and social benefits
Article 14 Rural women
Article 15 Equality before the law
Article 16 Marriage and family law
Article 17-22 Details the establishment and function of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee)
Article 23-30 Details the administration of the CEDAW Convention

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