Convention of Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

Adopted in 1979, Convention of Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women, also known as the CEDAW Convention, is often described as an international bill of rights for women, consisting of a preamble and 30 articles. The CEDAW was ratified by Nepal on 22 April 1991 , without any reservations. The Convention is the only human rights treaty which affirms the reproductive rights of women and targets culture and tradition as influential forces shaping gender roles and family relations CEDAW affirms women's rights to acquire, change or retain their nationality and the nationality of their children. States parties also agree to take appropriate measures against all forms of traffic in women and exploitation of women.

FWLD respects and strives to domestically implement the CEDAW provisions for an improved future.

Summary of the shadow report on CEDAW  (in pdf)

Briefing Paper on Optional Protocol to CEDAW  (in pdf)