CEDAW 2011

CEDAW, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, is a landmark international agreement that affirms principles of fundamental human rights and equality for women and girls around the world.

CEDAW strengthens the United States as global leader in standing up for women and girls in countries around the world.

The CEDAW treaty provides a practical blueprint for each country to achieve progress and overcome discrimination against women and girls.

Ratifying the CEDAW treaty would continue America's proud bipartisan tradition of promoting and protecting human rights and would not require additional costs or appropriations.

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