United Nations Association of the United States of America

This short document lists myths about the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) that have hindered the efforts of those in the United States advocating for the state to ratify CEDAW and provides arguments to counter these assertions. The myths listed reveal fear of the erosion of US sovereignty and the undermining of government authority, as well as the destruction of traditional family and gender roles. [CEDAW Convention]