Latest items for Cote D'Ivoire
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes that the Code of Criminal Procedure has been adopted and that the Criminal Code is being revised. It notes with concern, however: (b) The lack of a comprehensive law covering all forms of gender-based violence against women; (c) The costs for victims of gender-based violence against women associated with obtaining a medical certificate (CEDAW/C/CIV/Q/4/Add.1, para. 31); (d) The lack of coordination among the different actors intervening in the sphere of gender-based violence against women, such as the judiciary, relevant ministries, the national coordination group on the fight against gender-based violence, gender desks at police stations and decentralized platforms against gender-based violence" (8). "The Committee recommends that the...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes that the Code of Criminal Procedure has been adopted and that the Criminal Code is being revised. It notes with concern, however: (b) The lack of a comprehensive law covering all forms of gender-based violence against women; (c) The costs for victims of gender-based violence against women associated with obtaining a medical certificate (CEDAW/C/CIV/Q/4/Add.1, para. 31); (d) The lack of coordination among the different actors intervening in the sphere of gender-based violence against women, such as the judiciary, relevant ministries, the national coordination group on the fight against gender-based violence, gender desks at police stations and decentralized platforms against gender-based violence" (8). "The Committee recommends that the...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"The Committee is concerned about the lack of access of women and girls with disabilities to justice, inclusive education, employment and appropriate health services and the participation of those women and girls in political and public life" (14).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"The Committee is concerned about the lack of access of women and girls with disabilities to justice, inclusive education, employment and appropriate health services and the participation of those women and girls in political and public life" (14).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: DTCP-PRACTICE-1
"The establishment of 32 gender desks at police stations by decree No. 1651/MEME/CAB of 5 June 2012" (2).
Variables: DTCP-PRACTICE-1
"The establishment of 32 gender desks at police stations by decree No. 1651/MEME/CAB of 5 June 2012" (2).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Interministerial circular No. 016/MJ/MEMIS/MPRD of 4 August 2016 and circular No. 005 of 18 March 2014 of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights concerning the reporting of cases of gender-based violence" (2). "The Committee notes that the Code of Criminal Procedure has been adopted and that the Criminal Code is being revised. It notes with concern, however: (a) The absence of a definition of rape and the failure to criminalize marital rape and domestic violence in the Criminal Code (Law No. 1981-640 of 31 July 1981, as amended by Law No. 1995-522 of 6 July 1995, and Law No. 2015-134 of 9 March 2015)" (8). "The Committee recommends that...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Interministerial circular No. 016/MJ/MEMIS/MPRD of 4 August 2016 and circular No. 005 of 18 March 2014 of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights concerning the reporting of cases of gender-based violence" (2). "The Committee notes that the Code of Criminal Procedure has been adopted and that the Criminal Code is being revised. It notes with concern, however: (a) The absence of a definition of rape and the failure to criminalize marital rape and domestic violence in the Criminal Code (Law No. 1981-640 of 31 July 1981, as amended by Law No. 1995-522 of 6 July 1995, and Law No. 2015-134 of 9 March 2015)" (8). "The Committee recommends that...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: ERBG-LAW-1
"The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 39) and recommends that the State party, in line with target 8.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals: (a) Enforce articles 5, 21.2, 23.6, 23.11, 25.1, 31.1 and 31.2 of Law No. 2015-532, consider ratifying the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) and the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) of the International Labour Organization, promote the transition of women in the informal sector to the formal sector, and ensure that women employed in the informal sector are effectively covered by social and labour protection, including by the planned pension scheme and the universal health insurance system (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 222); (b)...more
Variables: ERBG-LAW-1
"The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 39) and recommends that the State party, in line with target 8.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals: (a) Enforce articles 5, 21.2, 23.6, 23.11, 25.1, 31.1 and 31.2 of Law No. 2015-532, consider ratifying the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) and the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) of the International Labour Organization, promote the transition of women in the informal sector to the formal sector, and ensure that women employed in the informal sector are effectively covered by social and labour protection, including by the planned pension scheme and the universal health insurance system (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 222); (b)...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: ERBG-LAW-2
"The Committee notes the adoption of Law No. 2015-532 of 20 July 2015 on the Labour Code and other measures taken by the State party to increase gender equality in employment. It is concerned, however, about the following: (a) The prevalence of violations against women and girls working in the informal sector and in domestic work, particularly with regard to sexual harassment in the workplace and violations of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, the guarantee of the minimum salary, paid leave, maternity and paternity leave and the respect of maximum working hours (for domestic workers), the lack of implementation of relevant national legislation, and the...more
Variables: ERBG-LAW-2
"The Committee notes the adoption of Law No. 2015-532 of 20 July 2015 on the Labour Code and other measures taken by the State party to increase gender equality in employment. It is concerned, however, about the following: (a) The prevalence of violations against women and girls working in the informal sector and in domestic work, particularly with regard to sexual harassment in the workplace and violations of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, the guarantee of the minimum salary, paid leave, maternity and paternity leave and the respect of maximum working hours (for domestic workers), the lack of implementation of relevant national legislation, and the...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-4
"The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure the necessary human, technical and financial resources to implement existing plans aimed at promoting entrepreneurial activities among women, particularly women living in rural areas, and regularly monitor the impact of these plans on the economic empowerment of women" (13).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-4
"The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure the necessary human, technical and financial resources to implement existing plans aimed at promoting entrepreneurial activities among women, particularly women living in rural areas, and regularly monitor the impact of these plans on the economic empowerment of women" (13).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee acknowledges the progress achieved by the State party in the fields of peace, security and justice following the post-electoral crisis of 2010–11, including through the establishment of national institutions with judicial and non-judicial mandates to seek truth and to investigate violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. It also notes the measures taken by the State party to prevent conflict-related sexual violence and to combat impunity for such crimes, such as the establishment in 2016 of a national committee to combat sexual violence related to the conflict, the adoption in July 2017 of an action plan against sexual violence by the armed forces of the...more
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee acknowledges the progress achieved by the State party in the fields of peace, security and justice following the post-electoral crisis of 2010–11, including through the establishment of national institutions with judicial and non-judicial mandates to seek truth and to investigate violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. It also notes the measures taken by the State party to prevent conflict-related sexual violence and to combat impunity for such crimes, such as the establishment in 2016 of a national committee to combat sexual violence related to the conflict, the adoption in July 2017 of an action plan against sexual violence by the armed forces of the...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The prevalence of violations against women and girls working in the informal sector and in domestic work, particularly with regard to sexual harassment in the workplace and violations of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, the guarantee of the minimum salary, paid leave, maternity and paternity leave and the respect of maximum working hours (for domestic workers), the lack of implementation of relevant national legislation, and the concentration of women in the informal labour market and their exclusion from labour and social protection" (11-12).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The prevalence of violations against women and girls working in the informal sector and in domestic work, particularly with regard to sexual harassment in the workplace and violations of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value, the guarantee of the minimum salary, paid leave, maternity and paternity leave and the respect of maximum working hours (for domestic workers), the lack of implementation of relevant national legislation, and the concentration of women in the informal labour market and their exclusion from labour and social protection" (11-12).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"The Committee welcomes the international support for the Sustainable Development Goals and calls for the realization of de jure (legal) and de facto (substantive) gender equality, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention, throughout the process of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Committee recalls the importance of Goal 5 and of the mainstreaming of the principles of equality and non-discrimination throughout all 17 Goals. It urges the State party to recognize women as the driving force of the sustainable development of the State party and to adopt relevant policies and strategies to that effect" (2). "The Committee takes note of the creation in 2014 of the...more
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"The Committee welcomes the international support for the Sustainable Development Goals and calls for the realization of de jure (legal) and de facto (substantive) gender equality, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention, throughout the process of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Committee recalls the importance of Goal 5 and of the mainstreaming of the principles of equality and non-discrimination throughout all 17 Goals. It urges the State party to recognize women as the driving force of the sustainable development of the State party and to adopt relevant policies and strategies to that effect" (2). "The Committee takes note of the creation in 2014 of the...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: INFIB-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the legislative and policy measures taken by the State party, including awareness-raising initiatives, to address harmful practices (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, paras. 92–93; and CEDAW/C/CIV/Q/4/Add.1, paras. 26–28). It is nevertheless concerned about:... (b) The limited number of investigations, prosecutions, convictions and the lenient sentences imposed under Law No. 98-757 of 23 December 1998 criminalizing female genital mutilation (CEDAW/C/CIV/Q/4/Add.1, para. 28) (c) The lack of rehabilitation services for victims of female genital mutilation." (8). "In line with joint general recommendation No. 31 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women/general comment No. 18 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (2014) on harmful practices, as well as...more
Variables: INFIB-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the legislative and policy measures taken by the State party, including awareness-raising initiatives, to address harmful practices (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, paras. 92–93; and CEDAW/C/CIV/Q/4/Add.1, paras. 26–28). It is nevertheless concerned about:... (b) The limited number of investigations, prosecutions, convictions and the lenient sentences imposed under Law No. 98-757 of 23 December 1998 criminalizing female genital mutilation (CEDAW/C/CIV/Q/4/Add.1, para. 28) (c) The lack of rehabilitation services for victims of female genital mutilation." (8). "In line with joint general recommendation No. 31 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women/general comment No. 18 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (2014) on harmful practices, as well as...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: IW-LAW-1
"The Committee appreciates the efforts made by the State party to amend discriminatory provisions of the Criminal Code and of the Marriage Act (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 30). The Committee nevertheless notes with concern that: (e) Discriminatory provisions on inheritance rights, such as articles 22, 23 and 25 of the Law No. 64-379 of 7 October 1964 on succession that discriminate against widows compared to the children, parents and siblings of the deceased husband" (14). "The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 43 (a)–(c)), as well as its general recommendation No. 21 (1994) on equality in marriage and family relations, and recommends that the State party: (e) Eliminate discrimination against...more
Variables: IW-LAW-1
"The Committee appreciates the efforts made by the State party to amend discriminatory provisions of the Criminal Code and of the Marriage Act (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 30). The Committee nevertheless notes with concern that: (e) Discriminatory provisions on inheritance rights, such as articles 22, 23 and 25 of the Law No. 64-379 of 7 October 1964 on succession that discriminate against widows compared to the children, parents and siblings of the deceased husband" (14). "The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 43 (a)–(c)), as well as its general recommendation No. 21 (1994) on equality in marriage and family relations, and recommends that the State party: (e) Eliminate discrimination against...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Law No. 2016-1111 of 8 December 2016 on the suppression of trafficking in persons" (1). "The Committee welcomes the adoption of Law No. 2016-1111 of 8 December 2016 on the suppression of trafficking in persons and the ongoing development on a national action plan for the period 2016–2020. It notes with concern, however, the high number of women and girls who are victims of trafficking and of exploitation of prostitution in the State party. The Committee is further concerned about the following: (a) The lack of information on the enforcement of Law No. 2016-1111 and on the implementation of the national strategy to combat trafficking in persons and its action...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Law No. 2016-1111 of 8 December 2016 on the suppression of trafficking in persons" (1). "The Committee welcomes the adoption of Law No. 2016-1111 of 8 December 2016 on the suppression of trafficking in persons and the ongoing development on a national action plan for the period 2016–2020. It notes with concern, however, the high number of women and girls who are victims of trafficking and of exploitation of prostitution in the State party. The Committee is further concerned about the following: (a) The lack of information on the enforcement of Law No. 2016-1111 and on the implementation of the national strategy to combat trafficking in persons and its action...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: PW-LAW-1
"The Committee appreciates the efforts made by the State party to amend discriminatory provisions of the Criminal Code and of the Marriage Act (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 30). The Committee nevertheless notes with concern that: (d) The absence of an explicit prohibition of polygamous, levirate and sororate marriages in the legislation of the State party and the insufficient protection of women’s rights in such marriages" (14). "The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 43 (a)–(c)), as well as its general recommendation No. 21 (1994) on equality in marriage and family relations, and recommends that the State party: (d) Include in the revised Criminal Code provisions explicitly prohibiting polygamous, levirate and...more
Variables: PW-LAW-1
"The Committee appreciates the efforts made by the State party to amend discriminatory provisions of the Criminal Code and of the Marriage Act (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 30). The Committee nevertheless notes with concern that: (d) The absence of an explicit prohibition of polygamous, levirate and sororate marriages in the legislation of the State party and the insufficient protection of women’s rights in such marriages" (14). "The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 43 (a)–(c)), as well as its general recommendation No. 21 (1994) on equality in marriage and family relations, and recommends that the State party: (d) Include in the revised Criminal Code provisions explicitly prohibiting polygamous, levirate and...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 43 (a)–(c)), as well as its general recommendation No. 21 (1994) on equality in marriage and family relations, and recommends that the State party: (a) Enforce article 20 of Law No. 64-375 and ensure that all customary and religious marriages are legally registered and have legal effect, so that all married women enjoy the same rights under the Convention" (14).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 43 (a)–(c)), as well as its general recommendation No. 21 (1994) on equality in marriage and family relations, and recommends that the State party: (a) Enforce article 20 of Law No. 64-375 and ensure that all customary and religious marriages are legally registered and have legal effect, so that all married women enjoy the same rights under the Convention" (14).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2
"The Committee notes that the Code of Criminal Procedure has been adopted and that the Criminal Code is being revised. It notes with concern, however: (a) The absence of a definition of rape and the failure to criminalize marital rape and domestic violence in the Criminal Code (Law No. 1981-640 of 31 July 1981, as amended by Law No. 1995-522 of 6 July 1995, and Law No. 2015-134 of 9 March 2015)" (8). "The Committee recommends that the State party, in line with its general recommendation No. 35 (2017) on gender-based violence against women, updating general recommendation No. 19: (a) Expedite the revision of the Criminal Code, ensuring that it...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2
"The Committee notes that the Code of Criminal Procedure has been adopted and that the Criminal Code is being revised. It notes with concern, however: (a) The absence of a definition of rape and the failure to criminalize marital rape and domestic violence in the Criminal Code (Law No. 1981-640 of 31 July 1981, as amended by Law No. 1995-522 of 6 July 1995, and Law No. 2015-134 of 9 March 2015)" (8). "The Committee recommends that the State party, in line with its general recommendation No. 35 (2017) on gender-based violence against women, updating general recommendation No. 19: (a) Expedite the revision of the Criminal Code, ensuring that it...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The Committee recommends that the State party: (b) Adopt a gender-sensitive and adequately resourced economic empowerment policy that increases access of women to training, land and credit" (13).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The Committee recommends that the State party: (b) Adopt a gender-sensitive and adequately resourced economic empowerment policy that increases access of women to training, land and credit" (13).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes with appreciation the various initiatives aimed at promoting the economic empowerment of women. It is concerned, however, about: (b) The lack of information on legislative and other measures to increase access of women to new technologies, land and credits" (13).
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes with appreciation the various initiatives aimed at promoting the economic empowerment of women. It is concerned, however, about: (b) The lack of information on legislative and other measures to increase access of women to new technologies, land and credits" (13).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: LBHO-LAW-2
"The Committee notes with concern the absence of temporary special measures in the State party apart from electoral quotas" (7). "The Committee recommends that the State party adopt across all relevant sectors temporary special measures, such as quotas and other proactive measures, accompanied by sanctions for non-compliance, in accordance with article 4 (1) of the Convention and the Committee’s general recommendation No. 25 (2004) on temporary special measures, and in order to reach de facto equality between women and men" (7). "The Committee notes that a draft law will be presented to the National Assembly on 17 July 2019 that would provide for a minimum of 30 per cent representation...more
Variables: LBHO-LAW-2
"The Committee notes with concern the absence of temporary special measures in the State party apart from electoral quotas" (7). "The Committee recommends that the State party adopt across all relevant sectors temporary special measures, such as quotas and other proactive measures, accompanied by sanctions for non-compliance, in accordance with article 4 (1) of the Convention and the Committee’s general recommendation No. 25 (2004) on temporary special measures, and in order to reach de facto equality between women and men" (7). "The Committee notes that a draft law will be presented to the National Assembly on 17 July 2019 that would provide for a minimum of 30 per cent representation...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: IRP-LAW-2
"The Committee welcomes the adoption of Law No. 2016-1111 of 8 December 2016 on the suppression of trafficking in persons and the ongoing development on a national action plan for the period 2016–2020. It notes with concern, however, the high number of women and girls who are victims of trafficking and of exploitation of prostitution in the State party. The Committee is further concerned about the following: c) The lack of measures to protect women and girls in prostitution and the absence of policies and exit programmes for women who wish to leave prostitution" (9). "The Committee recommends that the State party, in line with target 5.2 of the Sustainable...more
Variables: IRP-LAW-2
"The Committee welcomes the adoption of Law No. 2016-1111 of 8 December 2016 on the suppression of trafficking in persons and the ongoing development on a national action plan for the period 2016–2020. It notes with concern, however, the high number of women and girls who are victims of trafficking and of exploitation of prostitution in the State party. The Committee is further concerned about the following: c) The lack of measures to protect women and girls in prostitution and the absence of policies and exit programmes for women who wish to leave prostitution" (9). "The Committee recommends that the State party, in line with target 5.2 of the Sustainable...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: CIWM-PRACTICE-1, MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The high maternal mortality and female malnutrition rates in the State party" (12).
Variables: CIWM-PRACTICE-1, MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The high maternal mortality and female malnutrition rates in the State party" (12).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4, ATDW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee appreciates the efforts made by the State party to amend discriminatory provisions of the Criminal Code and of the Marriage Act (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 30). The Committee nevertheless notes with concern that: (a) A high percentage of marriages are not formally registered, leaving women without economic protection upon dissolution of the union" (14).
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4, ATDW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee appreciates the efforts made by the State party to amend discriminatory provisions of the Criminal Code and of the Marriage Act (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 30). The Committee nevertheless notes with concern that: (a) A high percentage of marriages are not formally registered, leaving women without economic protection upon dissolution of the union" (14).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: ATC-DATA-6
"The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, in 2012" (2). "With reference to its general recommendation No. 30 (2013) on women in conflict prevention, conflict and post-conflict situations, Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security and subsequent resolutions on the subject, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that all human rights violations are investigated effectively and perpetrators identified, prosecuted and punished in a manner commensurate with the gravity of the crimes committed, and that redress is provided to the victims, including by allocating adequate human, technical and financial resources to the special investigation unit established...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-6
"The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, in 2012" (2). "With reference to its general recommendation No. 30 (2013) on women in conflict prevention, conflict and post-conflict situations, Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security and subsequent resolutions on the subject, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that all human rights violations are investigated effectively and perpetrators identified, prosecuted and punished in a manner commensurate with the gravity of the crimes committed, and that redress is provided to the victims, including by allocating adequate human, technical and financial resources to the special investigation unit established...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: AOM-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee appreciates the efforts made by the State party to amend discriminatory provisions of the Criminal Code and of the Marriage Act (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 30). The Committee nevertheless notes with concern that: (c) The high prevalence of child marriage in the State party and the lack of implementation of the national action plan on child marriage" (14). "The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 43 (a)–(c)), as well as its general recommendation No. 21 (1994) on equality in marriage and family relations, and recommends that the State party: (c) Allocate sufficient resources to implement measures to prevent child marriage and to protect victims" (14-15).more
Variables: AOM-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee appreciates the efforts made by the State party to amend discriminatory provisions of the Criminal Code and of the Marriage Act (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 30). The Committee nevertheless notes with concern that: (c) The high prevalence of child marriage in the State party and the lack of implementation of the national action plan on child marriage" (14). "The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 43 (a)–(c)), as well as its general recommendation No. 21 (1994) on equality in marriage and family relations, and recommends that the State party: (c) Allocate sufficient resources to implement measures to prevent child marriage and to protect victims" (14-15).more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: AOM-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the legislative and policy measures taken by the State party, including awareness-raising initiatives, to address harmful practices (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, paras. 92–93; and CEDAW/C/CIV/Q/4/Add.1, paras. 26–28). It is nevertheless concerned about: (a) The prevalence of child marriages resulting in early pregnancies and maternal mortality, the absence of regular assessments of national policies and plans to combat harmful practices, including the plan to accelerate the fight against child marriage and early pregnancy for the period 2013–2015, and the lack of information on efforts by the State party to collaborate with religious and traditional leaders" (7-8). "In line with joint general recommendation No. 31 of the Committee on the Elimination of...more
Variables: AOM-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the legislative and policy measures taken by the State party, including awareness-raising initiatives, to address harmful practices (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, paras. 92–93; and CEDAW/C/CIV/Q/4/Add.1, paras. 26–28). It is nevertheless concerned about: (a) The prevalence of child marriages resulting in early pregnancies and maternal mortality, the absence of regular assessments of national policies and plans to combat harmful practices, including the plan to accelerate the fight against child marriage and early pregnancy for the period 2013–2015, and the lack of information on efforts by the State party to collaborate with religious and traditional leaders" (7-8). "In line with joint general recommendation No. 31 of the Committee on the Elimination of...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The prohibition of abortion except on grounds of a grave threat to the life and health of the pregnant woman (articles 366 and 367 of Law No. 1981-640 of 31 July 1981 on the Criminal Code" (12).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The prohibition of abortion except on grounds of a grave threat to the life and health of the pregnant woman (articles 366 and 367 of Law No. 1981-640 of 31 July 1981 on the Criminal Code" (12).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: CBMC-DATA-1, ABO-DATA-1
"The increase in the rate of clandestine abortions from 31 per cent in 1994 to 42.5 per cent in 2012 (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 233), the high rate of early pregnancies and the low contraceptive use" (12).
Variables: CBMC-DATA-1, ABO-DATA-1
"The increase in the rate of clandestine abortions from 31 per cent in 1994 to 42.5 per cent in 2012 (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 233), the high rate of early pregnancies and the low contraceptive use" (12).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"(a) The disproportionately high levels of illiteracy among women and girls, in particular those living in rural areas and among women and girls with disabilities" (11). "(d) The low percentage of female teachers, which only amounted to 28 per cent at the primary level and 14 per cent at the secondary level in 2015/16 (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, table 6)" (11).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"(a) The disproportionately high levels of illiteracy among women and girls, in particular those living in rural areas and among women and girls with disabilities" (11). "(d) The low percentage of female teachers, which only amounted to 28 per cent at the primary level and 14 per cent at the secondary level in 2015/16 (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, table 6)" (11).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-1
"(b) The low school attendance of girls, notably at the secondary and tertiary levels, the harmful effect of direct and indirect costs of education on girls’ access to education and the insufficient resources allocated to measures aimed at increasing school enrolment, attendance, retention and reintegration of girls after dropout" (11). "(c) The limited information on the measures in place to protect women and girls from sexual violence and harassment in educational settings and on the number of complaints brought and investigations of such cases and the sanctions imposed" (11). "(e) The underrepresentation of women and girls in non-traditional fields" (11). "Recalling its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 37 (a)–(c) and...more
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-1
"(b) The low school attendance of girls, notably at the secondary and tertiary levels, the harmful effect of direct and indirect costs of education on girls’ access to education and the insufficient resources allocated to measures aimed at increasing school enrolment, attendance, retention and reintegration of girls after dropout" (11). "(c) The limited information on the measures in place to protect women and girls from sexual violence and harassment in educational settings and on the number of complaints brought and investigations of such cases and the sanctions imposed" (11). "(e) The underrepresentation of women and girls in non-traditional fields" (11). "Recalling its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 37 (a)–(c) and...more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: AFE-LAW-1
"Law No. 2015-653 of 17 September 2015 on compulsory schooling for both girls and boys" (2). "The Committee notes the adoption of Law No. 2015-635 of 17 September 2015 on compulsory schooling, as well as the admission of women and girls to the Technical Military Preparatory School and to the National Gendarmerie since 2013 and 2014, respectively (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 10). It further notes the establishment of six secondary schools for girls and the increased number of scholarships for girls studying in traditionally male-dominated areas, such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (CEDAW/C/CIV/Q/4/Add.1, para. 47). The Committee nevertheless notes with concern: (a) The disproportionately high levels of illiteracy among women and...more
Variables: AFE-LAW-1
"Law No. 2015-653 of 17 September 2015 on compulsory schooling for both girls and boys" (2). "The Committee notes the adoption of Law No. 2015-635 of 17 September 2015 on compulsory schooling, as well as the admission of women and girls to the Technical Military Preparatory School and to the National Gendarmerie since 2013 and 2014, respectively (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 10). It further notes the establishment of six secondary schools for girls and the increased number of scholarships for girls studying in traditionally male-dominated areas, such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (CEDAW/C/CIV/Q/4/Add.1, para. 47). The Committee nevertheless notes with concern: (a) The disproportionately high levels of illiteracy among women and...more