This website is centered on the
Optional Protocol to CEDAW, and seeks to
improve awareness of its existence, assist
women in its use, facilitate access to
resources, foster debate about the Protocol,
and facilitate the cross-fertilization of
womens human rights jurisprudence. The
website provides an overview of the Optional
Protocol process and various reasons for its
use. It provides general resources, such as
texts and articles regarding the Optional
Protocol, and a list of cases,
communications, and inquiries submitted by
countries. Also included are timely social