Women — CEDAW 1979 — KSLU Hr Notes

Women — CEDAW 1979

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women — adopted 18 December 1979; entered into force 3 September 1981. Sometimes called the “International Bill of Rights for Women.”

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Key CEDAW Features

CEDAW in Indian Courts