Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

Document source:

UN General Assembly
Date:
6 October 1999

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Title

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

Document source

UN General Assembly

Date

6 October 1999

Document number

United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 2131, p. 83

Document type

Treaties / Agreements

Additional document information

Entry into force: 22 December 2000

Collection

Legal Instruments

Keywords

Gender discrimination

Human rights and fundamental freedoms

Treaties / Agreements / Charters / Protocols / Conventions / Declarations

Comments:

Adopted by General Assembly resolution A/54/4 on 6 October 1999 and opened for signature on 10 December 1999, Human Rights Day. Entry into force 22 December 2000.

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