Treaty for the Rights of Women
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Officially known as the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Treaty for the Rights of Women is the world’s most complete international agreement on basic human rights for women.
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the treaty in 1979, and 30 years later 186 countries have ratified it. Among the seven countries that have not are Sudan, Somalia, Iran and the United States.
Ratifying CEDAW would take 67 votes in the U.S. Senate. This would be easier if the Senate was composed of 30 percent women like those of 23 other countries, including Rwanda, Argentina, Angola, Costa Rica and much of Europe.
If you’re in New York City in March, check out the following event:
From: Women’s Club of New York
Event: Linda Tarr-Whelan, international expert on women’s leadership, will speak about the CEDAW Treaty, the dismal lack of women in leadership roles, and strategies to empower and elevate women as full partners in the public debate.
Date: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Time: 12:30 PM: Program and Q&A | 12:00 PM: Registration & Networking
Venue: 33 West 60th Street (between Broadway & Columbus), 5th Floor
Cost: No charge for WCC members and students; $15 for non-members
