The Convention further reiterates in its preamble the importance of women's participation in decision-making as follows:
Convinced that the full and complete development of a country, the welfare of the world and the cause of peace require the maximum participation of women on equal terms with men in all fields.
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
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
Men
Women
Year
1997
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 23, Political and public life (1997), para. 2.