Human Rights
All UNIFEM programmes support women’s human rights, because women suffer from the denial of these rights around the world. With women in every region turning to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) as a human rights tool, UNIFEM works with women’s groups and governments to map shortfalls in national implementation of the treaty, and put in place laws and policies to uphold it. read more lea más et aussi
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- United Nations System Support to Member States on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (News, 17.06.08) • eng
- UNIFEM Head Newest Torch Bearer in Campaign to Empower Women (News, 11.06.08) • eng
- Legislative Reform Lays Foundation for Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Rights (Speech, 12.05.08) • eng • esp
- Ahead of Donor Conference, Sudanese Women Express Grave Concerns about Women’s Situation and Lack of Funding (News Release, 05.05.08) • eng
- Marking International Day, Top UN Officials Urge Greater Investments in Women (News, 08.03.08) • eng
- International Women's Day 2008 (Statement, 05.03.08) • eng • esp
- Timor-Leste's Council of Ministers Approves Initial CEDAW State Report (News, 11.01.08) • eng
- A New Day Dawns for Indigenous Women as UN Adopts Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (News, 13.09.07) • eng
