Women’s Rights – CEDAW
The Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is a United Nations convention which protects the rights of women.
It establishes equality between women and men, protects women’s reproductive rights, and requires governments to take deliberate steps to eliminate discrimination.
It was brought into force internationally in 1979, and will be incorporated into law in Scotland by 2026.
About this Treaty
- The UN Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)- full text
- Easy Read Women’s Rights Briefing
- CEDAW: A superhero for women in Scotland– a video from Engender, introducing CEDAW
- Our International Human Rights- CEDAW with Cat Murphy– a recording of a previous Consortium event featuring Cat Murphy, Executive Director of Engender
- CEDAW– an infographic produced by the Consortium, explaining CEDAW and what it might look like when incorporated into Scots law
This Treaty in Scotland
This treaty will be incorporated into law in Scotland by 2026. Find out more about the Scottish Human Rights Bill here.
