Cedaw
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Education is a fundamental element in unlocking the potential of every human being. As a significant tool for sustainable development, education contributes to personal and collective well-being and benefits both individuals and societies. Recognizing the key role of education, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Millennium Declaration on September 18, 2000, in…
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“The gap between legal recognition and effective realisation of girls’ and women’s right to education remains critical” – notes the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. [1] In view of this, on 27 November 2017, CEDAW published its General Recommendation No. 36 on the right of girls and women to education, based on…
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Human rights law is constantly evolving in the process of developing new international and national legal instruments. At the same time, the focus of human rights law doctrine for decades has been more on law-making, when there is a growing need for international human rights activity to move from the establishment of legal standards to…
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The role of education in the advancement of women and girls cannot be overemphasised. Education is an essential tool to equip girls and women with the knowledge and skills they need to claim their rights, make autonomous and informed decisions, and choose their path in life. [1] Unfortunately, discrimination in education is still one of…