International Women’s Day 2010: Support Convention to End Discrimination Against Women
Working to Ratify CEDAW in the U.S. Senate
Written By: Orelia BuschPublished: Monday, March 8, 2010
The ratification of CEDAW by the United States is both necessary and urgent. Every day, women in the international community are denied equal access to the resources and rights to which they are entitled. The implementation of the treaty seeks to eradicate such inequalities on a global level. CEDAW has broad support from over two hundred leading advocacy organizations, including the AARP, American Association of University Women, and the American Bar Association.
Ratification of the treaty would increase the global influence of the United States as an advocate for women’s rights, encouraging remaining nations to ratify as well. This would, in turn, strengthen general respect for human rights laws on an international level. Without ratification, the U.S. has no official standing to speak out against international violators of women’s rights.
and fill out the form to tell your Senators today that you want to see CEDAW ratified - to the benefit, safety, and security of American women and women the world over.
Orelia Busch
Legislative Assist. for Women's Issues
UUWF Clara Barton Intern
UUA Washington Office for Advocacy
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