What provisions and principles of the CEDAW Convention have been violated?
To assess which provisions of the CEDAW Convention have been violated, it is helpful to list some of the articles of the convention that could relate to this case: Article 1 Article 2(a), (d), (e), (f) Article 5(a) Article 10(e), (f) Article 12(1) Further, at least two CEDAW General Recommendations are relevant to this case. General Recommendation 19 which deals with Violence against Women. This states that: “7. Gender-based violence, which impairs or nullifies the enjoyment by women of human rights and fundamental freedoms under general international law or under human rights conventions, is discrimination within the meaning of article 1 of the Convention. 19. States parties are required by article 12 to take measures to ensure equal access to health care. Violence against women puts their health and lives at risk. 24. In light of these comments, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women recommends: (a) States parties should take appropriate and effective measur
