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Purpose of a States Party Report

The purpose of a States party report to CEDAW can be summarised as follows:

• Provide a record of performance of government according to the standards of the CEDAW Convention
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• Identify problems and obstacles to women's equality so they can be addressed.
  
  
• Find solutions to these problems and obstacles.
  
  
• Identify best practices.
  
  
• Evaluate fulfillment of State obligation under the CEDAW Convention.
  
  
• Provide opportunity for governments to make a commitment to women's equality and identify priorities for the next four years.
  
  
• Provide an opportunity to benefit from the CEDAW Committee's vast experience to obtain ideas for fulfilling State obligation.
  
  
• Provide an opportunity for the State to show good faith in living up to its obligation by consenting to an open and transparent process of accountability.