| Title: |
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women |
| Alternative Title(s): |
CEDAW Optional Protocol |
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| Available From: |
http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/cedaw-one.htm |
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http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/instree/cedawopprot-2000.html |
| Conclusion Date: |
1999-12-10 |
| Entry Into Force Date: |
2000-12-20 |
| Description: |
This is the Optional Protocol to the CEDAW convention. The Optional Protocol focuses on "recognizing the competence of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women -- the body that monitors States parties' compliance with the Convention -- to receive and consider complaints from individuals or groups within its jurisdiction " (UN, Division for the Advancement of Women, Optional Protocol). |
| Legal Citation: |
GA res. 54/4, annex, 54 UN GAOR Supp. (No. 49) at 5, UN Doc. A/54/49 (Vol. I); 2131 UNTS 83 |
| Amends: |
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women |
| EISIL Categories: |
Home >
International Human Rights >
Women's Human Rights
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| Keywords: |
rights of women |
| Language(s): |
Arabic
Chinese
English
French
Russian
Spanish |
| Document Creator: |
United Nations General Assembly |
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| Site Administrator: |
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights |
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InfoDesk@ohchr.org |
