On the occasion of its 58th session, to be held in Geneva from 30 June to 18 July 2014, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold a half-day general discussion on girls'/women's right to education (article 10 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women). The general discussion will be organized by OHCHR with support from UNICEF.
The aim of the half-day general discussion is to commence the Committee's process of elaborating a "General Recommendation on girls'/women's right to education". The purpose of the general recommendation is to provide appropriate and authoritative guidance to States parties to the Convention on the measures to be adopted with a view to ensuring full compliance with their obligations under article 10 of the Convention to respect, protect and fulfil the right of women and girls to education.
Date and Venue
The general discussion will take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Conference Room XVI (venue to be confirmed), on Monday, 7 July 2014, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Participation
The Committee invites States parties to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, United Nations entities and specialized agencies, United Nations and regional human rights mechanisms, non-governmental organizations and other interested organizations and individuals to participate in the general discussion and provide written contributions.
Though deadlines for Written & Oral Contributions are now closed for this event, it is important to keep these procedures in mind for future participation with the CEDAW Committee.
Current CEDAW Committee General Recommendations: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/CEDAW/Pages/Recommendations.aspx
Извор: Канцеларија на Високиот Комесар за човекови права ори Организацијата на Обединетите Нации – 04.07.2014
