International Instruments
"Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance."
- Kofi Annan (7th UN Sec-Gen) -
We are guided by international normative standards
The 17 SDGs are a blueprint implemented in 2015 to achieve peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. Gender equality is central to all the SDGs.
Malaysia SDG Voluntary National Review 2017
The Initial Assessment of The SDG Indicators for Malaysia 2018
CEDAW is a human rights treaty for women adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1979, of which Malaysia has been a signatory to since 1995.
Malaysia State Reports:
Combined Periodical Review 1-2
Combined Periodical Review 3-5
NGO Shadow Reports:
The Status of Women's Human Rights: 24 Years of CEDAW in Malaysia 2019
UN Concluding Observations:
Malaysia SDG Voluntary National Review 2017
The BPfA is a landmark blueprint for advancing the rights of women and gender equality. Established in 1995, it has comprehensive commitments under 12 critical areas of concern.
The 3 Principles of CEDAW
Principle of Substantive Equality
Principle of Non-Discrimination
Principle of State Obligation
Source: IWRAW Asia Pacific
What is the link between the SDGs and CEDAW?
Source: UN Women
Source: UN Women
Gender cross-cuts across the SDGs
Source: UN Women
