Discusses women's particular vulnerabilities to HIV/AIDS. Provides an anlysis of the situation and practical responses to address the triple threat of gender inequality, poverty and HIV/AIDS.
Promotes justice and empowerment of women globally through documenting violations of women's rights and facilitating the exchange of information and skills, to strengthen women's capacities, potential, and visibility.
Works to protect and advance the progress of women and girls at work, in school, and in virtually every aspect of their lives. Brings to its work extensive subject expertise in the major areas of family economic security, health, employment and education. Uses a variety of tools to maximize its impact in bringing women's concerns to public policy makers, advocates and the public alike, including public policy research, monitoring and analysis; litigation, advocacy and coalition-building; and public education.
Works to bring about positive change in women's and children's human rights, the social justice system, and for the environmentally sound, economically productive, equitable and sustainable development of the Nepali society.
Provides some basic information on Canada's commitment to gender equality, domestic human rights legislation, CEDAW and its Optional Protocol, as well as other UN human rights mechanisms.
Issued also in French under title: Le Canada et le Protocole facultatif à la Convention sur l'élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination à l'égard des femmes (CEDAW).
