The Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women today held a discussion on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making decisions. In her opening remarks, Ana Peláez Narvaez, Chairperson of the Committee, said the consultation today was the first…

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the second periodic report of Cambodia, with Committee Experts commending the State party on the progress it had made in educating children, and asking questions about indigenous people’s access to land and child…

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the eighth periodic report of Costa Rica, commending the State on legislative progress made, while asking questions about how violence against women was being combatted, and how the State was…

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the fifth periodic report of Portugal, with Committee Experts commending the Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and asking about measures to address high air pollution levels and child poverty.…

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the seventh periodic report of Tunisia, with Experts commending the State on achieving gender parity, and asking questions about domestic violence and women’s participation in politics. A…

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the seventh periodic report of Slovenia, with Experts commending the State on the high level of political and economic participation by women, and asking questions about issues facing Roma women…

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the third periodic report of China, the fourth periodic report of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the third periodic report of Macao Special Administrative Region of China. Committee Experts…

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the third periodic report of Panama, with Committee Experts welcoming planned increases to the education budget, and asking about the State’s efforts to support women in informal and domestic work and to prevent the…

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of Mauritania, commending the State on its advances in education for women, while asking questions about female genital mutilation and human trafficking. A Committee…

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of Bahrain, commending the State on its 10-year National Action Plan, while asking questions about child marriage and Bahraini women’s right to transmit nationality to…