Human Rights
All UNIFEM programmes support women’s human rights, because women suffer from the denial of these rights around the world. With women in every region turning to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) as a human rights tool, UNIFEM works with women’s groups and governments to map shortfalls in national implementation of the treaty, and put in place laws and policies to uphold it. read more lea más et aussi
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- Pakistan’s Provincial Ministers to Develop a National Strategy for Women’s Rights (News, 13.04.09) • eng
- Women in Afghanistan to Mark International Women’s Day with Public Prayer for Peace and Justice (News Release, 06.03.09) • eng
- Afghan Women Speak of Challenges and Hopes (News, 05.03.09) • eng
- UN Secretary-General Speaks at Panel Discussion on UNIFEM Report - Progress of the World's Women (News, 18.09.08) • eng
- Afghan Women Urge Renewed Commitment to Gender Equality (News, 15.07.08) • eng
- United Nations System Support to Member States on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (News, 17.06.08) • eng
- UNIFEM Head Newest Torch Bearer in Campaign to Empower Women (News, 11.06.08) • eng
- Legislative Reform Lays Foundation for Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Rights (Speech, 12.05.08) • eng • esp
