Which United Nations convention adopted by the General Assembly in 1979 is described as an international bill of rights for women?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. CEDAW
- Step 1: The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1979, signed on 18 December 1979, entered into force on 3 September 1981, and is described as an international bill of rights for women. Answer: CEDAW. Why not the others: The Geneva Conventions, The Kyoto Protocol and The Rome Statute don't fit.
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