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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.
- 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.
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