Theme: CEDAW

Anti-Discrimination Centre “Memorial” and the Russian LGBT Network submitted information about victims of multiple discrimination and violations of women’s rights in the workplace and employment in the Russian Federation to the 78th pre-session of the United Nations’ Committee on the…

During the 76th session of the United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), representatives of 28 NGOs spoke out about the harmful effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the situation of women in a number of…

Anti-Discrimination Centre “Memorial” and the Russian LGBT Network submitted information about victims of multiple discrimination and violations of women’s rights in the workplace and employment in the Russian Federation to the 78th pre-session of the United Nations’ Committee on the…

The UN Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women has published its views on ineffective protection from attacks against lesbians in Russia and the absence of thorough investigations of these crimes. In October 2014, an unknown assailant beat up…

During the sessions in February and March 2020, the United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (UN CEDAW) addressed its recommendations to Moldova and asked the authorities of Ukraine and Azerbaijan about measures to ensure equality in…

Alternative information by ADC Memorial and Centre for Social and Gender Research (Ukraine) on Ukraine’s implementation of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women in connection with the review of the state report by…