International Commission of Jurists

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/NZL/CO/7, 27 July 2012: New Zealand

Jul 27, 2012

34. The Committee commends the State party for its advocacy on the protection of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights and prevention of maternal mortality. The Committee notes with concern, however, the convoluted abortion laws which require women to get...

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/GUY/CO/7-8, 27 July 2012: Guyana

Jul 27, 2012

Violence against women 22. The Committee notes the enactment of the Sexual Offences Act in 2010 and the launch of a national policy on domestic violence (2008-2013) under the slogan “Break the Cycle Take Control”. The Committee expresses its concern, however, at the...

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/ZWE/CO/2-5, 23 March 2012: Zimbabwe

Mar 23, 2012

23. While noting the adoption of the new Domestic Violence Act in 2006, the Committee expresses its concern at the high prevalence of violence against women in the State party, in particular domestic and sexual violence, which remains, in many cases, underreported, as...

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/8, 23 March 2012: Norway

Mar 23, 2012

33. While noting the elaboration of a bill “prohibiting discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity”, which will be presented to the Parliament in 2013, and the establishment of the national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Knowledge...

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/BRA/CO/7, 23 March 2012: Brazil

Mar 23, 2012

B. Positive Aspects 7. The Committee notes the role of the Supreme Court in guaranteeing the rights of men and women in the implementation of the Maria da Penha Law and on its decision on equal rights and obligations for same-sex couples. Link to full text of the...
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