A research guide concerned with women's human rights in an international context and outlining the major documents. The guide has been prepared by Marylin J. Raisch and published on the website of the Bora Laskin Law Library in the University of Toronto. The author provides commentary and links to primary, secondary, and other research sources. The guide sets the context for women's human rights and violence against women, looking particularly at agreements and treaty sources relating to CEDAW (the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women); other treaties and UN instruments; other intergovernmental organisations, including the International labour Organisation; global conferences; the European system; humanitarian law; women and development; and issues of enforcement. Further sections of the guide offer annotated links to other related resources and selected journals.
International Women's Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
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