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Chapter: 8th Social Science : Civics : Chapter 4 : Human Rights and UNO
Women Rights
Women Rights
Women and girl’s rights are human
rights. Women are entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of all of their
human rights and to be free from all forms of discrimination. This is
fundamental to achieve human rights, peace and security and sustainable
development. The Charter of the United Nations guarantees equal rights to both
women and men.
The Convention on the Elimination of
All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the UN
General Assembly, is described as an International bill of rights for women.
In 1995 the Fourth World Conference
of Women, held in Beijing, developed a Platform for Action to recognise women’s
rights and improve women’s livelihood worldwide, and follow-up meetings
monitored progress towards meeting these goals. The United Nations Development
Fund for Women (UNIFEM), has worked since 1995 to implement the Beijing
Platform for Action. Only when women and girls have full access to their rights
will true equality exist.
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior
Citizen Act 2007
This Act makes it legal obligation for children and heirs to provide maintenance to senior citizens and parents. Protection and support during old age are envisaged as human rights.
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