Women in Australia (2003 report to the United Nations) 

June 2003 

Australia's combined 4th and 5th report to the United Nations on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).


Table Of Contents

  • Glossary
  • Introduction
  • Preparation And Structure Of The Report
  • Consultation With State And Territory Governments
  • Background
  • Articles 1-3: Definition Of Discrimination Against Women, Obligations
  • Article 4: Acceleration Of Equality Between Men And Women
  • Article 5: Sex Roles And Stereotyping
  • Article 6: Suppression Of The Exploitation Of Women
  • Article 7: Political And Public Life
  • Article 8: International Representation And Participation
  • Article 9: Nationality
  • Article 10: Education
  • Article 11: Employment
  • Article 12: Equality In Access To Health Care
  • Article 13: Social And Economic Benefits
  • Article 14: Rural Women
  • Article 15: Equality Before The Law And In Civil Matters
  • Article 16: Womens’ Rights Within Marriage And Family Life

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