The Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women: Evolution and (Non)Implementation Worldwide

This article discusses the potential of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) to be a powerful tool of gender equality. The author laments, however, the weakening of the Convention when states have the option of holding reservations to provisions that would necessitate substantial changes to their national laws and/or cultural norms. [CEDAW Convention - International]