Question

Which one of the following is NOT true with regard to India's reservation to the provisions of Convention on Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)?

• A. to take measures to eliminate culture-induced stereotype role of men and women.
• B. to take measures in changing personal laws especially in matters of marriage, family,guardianship etc.
• C. reference of disputes to International Court of Justice in case of failure of arbitration.
• D. to take measures to eliminate discrimination by any person, organization or enterprise

Answer 1

Answer:

C. reference of disputes to International Court of Justice in case of failure of arbitration.

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

• It is an international treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979.
• It is often referred to as the "Women's Bill of Rights"
• It is considered one of the most comprehensive and influential international agreements aimed at promoting and protecting the rights of women and girls.
• The government of India ratified the CEDAW Convention on 9 July 1993 with two
  declaratory statements and one reservation

• By signing the Convention, nations agree to adopt a number of steps to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women, including: 

  1. to incorporate the principle of equality of men and women in their legal system, abolish all discriminatory laws and adopt appropriate ones prohibiting discrimination against women;
  2. to establish tribunals and other public institutions to ensure the effective protection of women against discrimination; and 
  3. to ensure the elimination of all acts of discrimination against women by persons, organizations, or enterprises.