Report from Convention of Elimination of Discrimination Against Women

PUBLICATION: The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women’s rights from around the world that monitors implementation of the recommendations of the CEDAW Committee Countries who have become party to the treaty (States parties) are obliged to submit regular reports to the Committee on how the rights of the Convention are implemented.

Future Directions, Our Council Our Voice – Driving Cultural Change

PUBLICATION: The conference examined the underlying and root causes of poverty and homelessness in older women and violence against women. There was a diverse and respected mix of speakers with personal experience, practitioners and academics to inform and educate us not only on the problems that exist, but also the way forward. This report is a summary of the speakers and some recommendations for moving forward to make a difference.