Convention against discrimination of women: Individual complaints procedure
On 29 September 2008, Switzerland ratified the Optional Protocol to the international Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) of 9 October 1999.
The protocol grants additional anti-discrimination protection by enabling individuals or groups to bring complaints before a UN committee for violations of their rights under the convention.
Further information
- Ratification status by country
On the website of the UNO (United Nations Treaty Collection UNTC)
Update: 12.08.2010
