Question

Which international framework primarily addresses gender concerns in development?

• A. Montreal Protocol
• B. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
• C. Kyoto Protocol
• D. Paris Agreement

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

CEDAW, adopted by the United Nations in 1979, is the most comprehensive international framework addressing gender equality and women’s rights. It defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets out an agenda for national action to end such discrimination.