Women's Rights

Question 1

What is discrimination against women?

Answer 1

Any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis of equality of men & women, human rights & fundamental freedoms in the political, economic,social, cultural, civil or any other field.

Question 2

What is the main purpose of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)?

Answer 2

Prepare recommendations & reports to the ECOSOC on promoting women’s rights in political, economic, civil, social & educational fields

Question 3

What does DEDAW stand for?

Answer 3

Declaration of the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (1967)

Question 4

What is mainstreaming a gender perspective?

Answer 4

The process of assessing the implications for women & men of any planned action