The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women An Introduction.
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The Convention on the The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Discrimination Against WomenWomen
An Introduction
What is equality?What is equality?Every person in St Helena is
entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual ... Without distinction of any kind, such as sex...
The expression “discriminatory” means affording different treatment to different persons on any ground such as sex...
Equal treatment of persons in unequal situations will only operate to perpetuate rather than eradicate injustice. True equality can only emerge from efforts directed towards addressing and correcting these situational imbalances.
What does CEDAW add?What does CEDAW add?
Comprehensive definition of discrimination
Spells out specific goals and measures
Recognises need for education and a change in attitudes
Requires states to tackle causes of inequality by promoting social change
Discrimination against Discrimination against womenwomen Any distinction, exclusion or
restriction made on the basis of sex which has the purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.
Direct discriminationDirect discrimination
A person discriminates against a woman if, on the grounds of her sex, he/she treats her less favourably than he/she treats or would treat a man.
Indirect discriminationIndirect discriminationHe/she applies to her a provision,
criterion or practice which applies or would apply equally to a man but:
Which is such that the proportion of women who can comply with it is considerably smaller than the proportion of men who can comply with it, and
Which cannot be shown to be justified, and
Which is to her detriment because she cannot comply with it.
Obligations of States Obligations of States partiesparties
Eliminating discriminationAppropriate measuresModifying social and cultural
patternsTemporary special measures
Positive actionPositive action
A way of trying to counteract deep-rooted or historic disadvantage by providing under-represented or disadvantaged groups with help to ensure they have the same chances as others.
Genuine Occupational Genuine Occupational RequirementsRequirements
Selection on gender grounds is allowed where being of a particular gender group is a genuine occupational requirement.
What does CEDAW cover What does CEDAW cover (2)?(2)?Trafficking and
the exploitation of prostitution
Public and political life
International representation
NationalityEducation
EmploymentHealth careEconomic and
social lifeRural womenCivil rightsMarriage and
family life
Violence against womenViolence against women
Not specificCovered by article 1 – definitionPublic authority, individual,
organisation, enterprise, workplace, domestic violence
State protectionDue diligence
Next stepsNext steps
Checking legal complianceReporting to CEDAW CommitteeEnsuring that steps continue to
be taken to extend compliance.