Nature of the Case
Communication presented to the Committee, alleging dismissal of a woman due to gender-based discrimination at work; Gender-based stereotypes and the right to work; Access to Justice.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Enforcement of the Decision and Outcomes
It is still to be seen how the CEDAW recommendations will be enforced.
Significance of the Case
First, the decision is of key importance in a country where almost 80% of women are unemployed (Richinick) and where women’s participation in the labor force has been declining. From 1955 to 2000, women’s participation has decreased from 72% to 26% (Tansel). Second, the decision stresses that it is not enough to adopt laws to protect rights. It is also necessary to have those laws implemented. Third, the decision emphasizes that the courts (and not the executive branch) were responsible for rights’ violations.
- Date of Ruling
- Friday, February 24, 2012
- Forum
- Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
- Forum Type
- international
- Thematic Focus