CEDAW

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is an international Human Rights treaty that defines and prohibits all forms of discrimination against women. Through ensuring equal opportunities in the areas of education, health, employment and politics, CEDAW prohibits gender-based discrimination and promotes equality amongst men and women.

CEDAW was adopted on the 18th of December 1979 by 94 countries. To date, 78 countries have ratified the treaty, taking measures to eliminate discrimination against women in their prospective states.
 

In the region of the Horn of Africa, CEDAW has received scant support. Sudan and Somalia are yet to sign the treaty; whilst Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti show little commitment to implementing the treaty's 30 articles.
SIHA is committed to the principles of CEDAW, and continue to promote the treaty throughout the Horn of Africa.