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Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) - 18 December 1979

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) on 18 December 1979.

The objective of the Convention is to end discrimination against women in all areas of life.

Download the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of discrimination against women.

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