International CEDAW Conference

11 Nov 09:00 - 11 Nov 06:30

November 11, 2009
London, UK

2009 marks the 30th anniversary of CEDAW, the Global Bill of Rights for Women. Womankind Worldwide and One World Action and their partners around the world believe that the principles set out in CEDAW remain as relevant today as they did 30 years ago. However, urgent action is needed by the UK and other governments around the world to ensure that the commitments set out in this key human rights instrument are implemented swiftly and in full.

You are invited to attend the International CEDAW Conference in November to discuss the successes and challenges of CEDAW and join the campaign to mobilise UK resources for women’s rights.

In one voice let us take this opportunity to develop a way forward for civil society – a robust UK sector-wide strategy that seeks to ensure the government fully commits to its international obligations under CEDAW in advancing women’s participation, building women’s capacities, and promoting women’s empowerment.

9:00 – 4:30 International CEDAW Conference

In solidarity, join Womankind Worldwide and One World Action and their international partners from India, Peru, Nepal, Bolivia, South Africa, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania. Their partners will share their experiences of using CEDAW in their countries and share their recommendations for future advocacy strategies.

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Douglas Alexander MP, Secretary of State for International Development
  • Theresa May MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Shadow Minister for Women
  • Dorcas Coker-Appiah, CEDAW Committee member and Executive Director of the Gender Studies and Human Rights Documentation Centre, Ghana

5:00 – 6:30 Evening Reception

Join the organizers after the conference for a public reception to launch two campaigns and a new Womankind publication.

Please register early to avoid disappointment as there are limited spaces. To book a place on the event, please contact Marie Birchall or Kathrine Hilario at cedawevent@oneworldaction.org.

Venue: The Human Rights Action Centre (Amnesty International UK), 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA

More details upon registration. You can also visit Womankind Worldwide and/or One World Action for any further details about these organizations