The latest CEDAW decisions: against Bulgaria and Brazil.

In its 49th session, in July 2011, the CEDAW Committee adopted views in two communications - against Brazil and Bulgaria
04.03.2014, 17:55:26

Communication No17/2008 concers maternal mortality and reproductive health. The case was filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Communication No20/2008 concerns domestic violence. The case was filed by a lawyer working with the Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation - Plovdiv branch.
Both the cases address serious violations of women's human rights.


Refer to the Views attached.

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