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.
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Malaysia SDG Voluntary National Review 2017
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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
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NGO Shadow Reports:
The Status of Women's Human Rights: 24 Years of CEDAW in Malaysia 2019
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UN Concluding Observations:
Malaysia SDG Voluntary National Review 2017
BEIJING DECLARATION AND
PLATFORM FOR ACTION
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
