The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women this morning launched its general recommendation no. 40 on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems. In opening remarks, Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights,…

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women this morning held an informal meeting with States parties.Committee Experts briefed States parties on the Committee’s work on individual communications; gender-based violence against women; the women, peace and security agenda; and…

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Türkiye on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts expressing condolences for the terrorist attack in Ankara, while raising…

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the sixth periodic report of France on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts welcoming France’s national plan combatting hatred against lesbian, gay,…

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the third periodic report of Greece on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.  Committee Experts commended Greece for the measures taken for unaccompanied minors, while…

Le Comité pour l'élimination de la discrimination à l'égard des femmes (CEDAW, selon l’acronyme en anglais) a examiné aujourd'hui le rapport présenté par le Bénin sur les mesures prises par le pays pour mettre en œuvre les dispositions de la Convention sur l'élimination de toutes les formes de…

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today considered the ninth periodic report of Cuba, with Committee Experts praising the State’s high percentage of women in Parliament, and asking about measures to protect women and girls from sex trafficking and reduce the…

The Human Rights Committee concluded on Friday, 18 October, its consideration of the second periodic report of Pakistan on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts expressing satisfaction at the “A” grading of the National…

 The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today considered the ninth periodic report of Japan, with Committee Experts praising the State’s revision of legislation on rape to criminalise non-consensual sexual intercourse, and raising questions about women’…

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the tenth periodic report of Canada, with Committee Experts praising Canada’s childcare programme, and raising questions about the lack of representation of women on the boards of private…