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judges and prosecutors on what they consider as
appropriate behaviour for women;
“(d) Consider promoting a dialogue on the negative
impact of stereotyping and gender bias in the justice
system and the need for improved justice outcomes for
women victims and survivors of violence;
“(e) Raise awareness on the negative impact of
stereotyping and gender bias and encourage advocacy
related to stereotyping and gender bias in justice
systems, especially in gender-based violence cases; and
“(f) Provide capacity building to judges, prosecutors,
lawyers and law enforcement officials on the application of
international legal instruments related to human rights,
including the CEDAW Convention and the jurisprudence of
the CEDAW Committee, and on the application of
legislation prohibiting discrimination against women.” 349
Duties on States to address the stereotyping in society
that is a cause of gender-based violence
“Effective measures should be taken to ensure that the media
respect and promote respect for women.” 350
States have a broader obligation to address stereotyping in the
wider community, not just those whose work brings them into
contact with victims of gender-based violence. The Convention
of Bélem do Pará in this context speaks of the need to
“encourage the communications media to develop appropriate
media guidelines in order to contribute to the eradication of
349
CEDAW General Recommendation No 33, above note 232,
paragraph 29.
350
CEDAW General Recommendation No 19, above note 225,
paragraph 24(d).