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CEDAW Article1 - Article I For the purposes of the present Convention, the term "discrimination against women" shall mean any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or 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.
2 Related Recommendations
| No | Recommendation | Convention/Treaty Body |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-14(b) | Ensure that the Gender Equality Act includes a definition of discrimination, in conformity with articles 1 and 2 of the Convention, encompassing not only direct and indirect discrimination in the public and private spheres, but also intersecting forms of discrimination | Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women |
| 2021-16.(e) | Expedite the adoption of the pending bills aimed at strengthening the State party’s administration of justice, in particular the bills on witness protection, evidence and legal aid and those amending the judicature, remove evidentiary requirements that discriminate against women, and ensure that equal consideration and weight are given to women’s testimonies as witnesses | Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women |