What is OP-CEDAW?
Text of OP-CEDAW
Signatories and States Parties
Becoming a States Party
Administration
Communications Procedure
Inquiry Procedure
Practical Application

Applying CEDAW Principles

 

Discrimination & equality

 

Direct & indirect discrimination

 

De jure & de facto discrimination

 

Past & present discrimination

 

Crosscutting discrimination

 

Permitted distinctions

 

Intersectional or Contextualised Approach to Discrimination

State obligations

Applying CEDAW Provisions

Choosing a Procedure

Assessing Risks and Opportunities

Case Studies

OP-CEDAW Remedies
Relevant Case Law
"Our Rights are Not Optional"
FAQs

 

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Crosscutting Discrimination

Discrimination women experience in one field may affect their rights and opportunities in another. For example, discrimination in access to education and training might result in lack of access to decision-making in the area of public policy. Discrimination in access to credit opportunities may be directly related to discrimination in civil laws ownership of property, inheritance and ability to enter into contracts.


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