These factors at least partially explain the paradox that women, who represent half of all electorates, do not wield their political power or form blocs which would promote their interests or change government, or eliminate discriminatory policies.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
Person(s) affected
Women
Year
1997
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 23, Political and public life (1997), para. 21.