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Concluding Observations, CEDAW/DEU/CO/6, 12 February 2009: Germany

Feb 12, 2009

5. The Committee commends the State party for the adoption of the General Equal Treatment Act of 18 August 2006 aimed at preventing and eliminating dicrimination, as well as of harassment and sexual harassment.{{1}} 61. The Committee notes with satisfaction the...

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/KGZ/CO/3, 14 November 2008: Kyrgyzstan

Nov 14, 2008

43. The Committee is concerned about reports of discrimination and harassment against women because of their sexuality as well as about acts of harassment against women in prostitution by police officials. Link to full text of the report: Concluding...

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/ECU/CO/7, 7 November 2008: Ecuador

Nov 7, 2008

28. While noting the prohibition of discrimination against sexual minorities referred to in Article 11, paragraph 2 of the new Constitution, the Committee is concerned with reports of discrimination against women on this ground. 29. The Committee recommends that the...

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/SWE/CO/7, 8 April 2008: Sweden

Apr 8, 2008

9. The Committee commends the State party for the adoption, in November 2007, of the action plan to combat men’s violence against women, violence and oppression in the name of honour and violence in same-sex relationships. 10. The Committee welcomes the amendment of...

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/7, 1 August 2007: Norway

Aug 1, 2007

31. The Committee is concerned about the lack of a legal framework for de facto unions and the resulting precarious situation in which women in such unions may find themselves when their relationship breaks down and there is a need for a division of property and...