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4.8. Institutional Mechanisms for the Advancement of Women (H)<br />
(see Chapter III)<br />
4.9 Human Rights of Women (I)<br />
4.9.1. The strategic objectives from the Platform for Action)<br />
Human rights of women were declared critical area I of the Beijing Platform for Action. Three<br />
strategic objectives were agreed upon within this area:<br />
• I 1. Promote and protect the human rights of women through the full implementation of all<br />
human rights instruments, especially the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of<br />
Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)<br />
• I 2. Ensure equality and non-discrimination under the law and in practice<br />
• I 3. Achieve legal literacy<br />
4.9.2. Availability and relevance of EU-wide indicators<br />
At the current stage, the European Union has not developed indicators in this field. However, all EU<br />
Member States have ratified the CEDAW and they are legally bound to put its provisions into<br />
practice. They are also committed to submitting regular national reports on measures they have<br />
taken to comply with their treaty obligations. Because of the existence of the CEDAW and the<br />
regular reporting system the issue of developing special indicators in the field of human' rights for<br />
women is less relevant. In addition, a gender perspective is to be applied when human rights are<br />
discussed.<br />
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