UN Convention on Elimination on all Forms of Discrimination against Women

It was adopted by the UN in 1979 to curb all forms of discrimination against woman. The Convention is structured in six parts with 30 articles in total.

• Part I (Articles 1-6) focuses on non-discrimination, sex stereotypes, and sex trafficking.
• Part II (Articles 7-9) outlines women’s rights in the public sphere with an emphasis on political life, representation, and rights to nationality.
• Part III (Articles 10-14) describes the economic and social rights of women, particularly focusing on education, employment, and health. Part III also includes special protections for rural women and the problems they face.
• Part IV (Article 15 and 16) outlines women’s right ....