CEDAW : Conventions on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
Basically , they create 3 frameworks in achieving women rights :
- The principle of equality
They make sure that men and women are treated equally (i.e : same ammoutnof male and female workers in government agencies)
- The Principle of non-discrimination
They requires state parties to ensure that their policies do not discriminate women
- The Principle of state obigations
They make sure that all state parties bound to meet their obligations as stipulated in the convention