International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Closing of session. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3047th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! 00:13:53 Live Now  Human Rights Treaty Bodies

This symposium marks the beginning of our sustained work to recognize women as authors of peace , producers of knowledge , and participants in the making of international law .   Watch the Women, Peace and Security: Addressing Violence Against Women and Advancing Gender Justice for Women's Full, Equal and Meaningful Political Participation in Peace Operations Settings! Live Meetings & Events

Informal meeting with non-governmental organizations and national human rights institutions. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women . The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination , which include violence , poverty , and lack of legal protections , along with the denial of inheritance , property rights , and access to credit . Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3039th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

   Informal meeting with States parties and public launch of general recommendation No. 41 on dismantling gender stereotypes and the unequal power relations that sustain them The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3036th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrim...

   Consideration of Cabo Verde (cont'd) The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3027th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Cabo Verde. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3026th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Angola (cont'd). The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) . Watch the 3025th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Angola. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3024th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Togo (cont'd) The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) . Watch the 3023rd Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

 Consideration of Togo. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents: CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3022nd Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Paraguay (cont'd) The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of th e Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women . The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. *Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3021st Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

   Consideration of Paraguay. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3020th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Informal meeting with non-governmental organizations and national human rights institutions. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3019th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Republic of Moldova (cont'd). The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3017th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

   Consideration of Republic of Moldova. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3016th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! 03:16:29 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Hybrid briefing by Reem Alsalem, Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences. Watch the Hybrid briefing by Reem Alsalem, Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences! Press Conferences

 Consideration of Kenya (cont'd) The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3015th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! 02:11:45 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Kenya. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3014th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! 03:05:40 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Cook Islands (cont'd) The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) . Watch the 3013th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! 01:19:03 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Cook Islands. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3012th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDA W)! 03:17:19 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Kazakhstan (cont'd) The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3011th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! 02:13:04 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Kazakhstan. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3010th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! 03:03:33 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Informal meeting with non-governmental organizations and national human rights institutions. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3009th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! 01:34:55 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Opening of session. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world. The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit. Related Sites and Documents:  CEDAW 93rd Session (05 - 30 Oct 2026) Watch the 3008th Meeting, 93rd Session, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)! 01:55:39 Human Rights Treaty Bodies