What is CEDAW? Equal Rights for Women and Girls- April 12, 2026
What is CEDAW? Equal Rights for Women and Girls- April 12, 2026
Please register by April 10, 2026 at WomenNC.org
Instructor: Jennifer Yang, Beth Dehghan, Chalina Morgan-Lopez, Noelle Smith, Caroline Joo
Understanding the Global and National Frameworks for Gender Equality
This workshop introduces participants to a foundational gender equality policy: the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Topics include:
Please register by April 10, 2026 at WomenNC.org
Instructor: Jennifer Yang, Beth Dehghan, Chalina Morgan-Lopez, Noelle Smith, Caroline Joo
Understanding the Global and National Frameworks for Gender Equality
This workshop introduces participants to a foundational gender equality policy: the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Topics include:
- What is CEDAW? Overview of the international treaty, how it works globally, and the U.S.’s role.
- Why Hasn’t CEDAW Been Fully Adopted? Political barriers and public misconceptions.
- Local Action, Global Impact: How advocacy at the local level supports CEDAW goals.
- Case Studies: Examples of communities using CEDAW frameworks to improve local policy.
- Youth in Action: Ways young people can get involved in pushing for gender equality.
