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Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Treaty Code:
M1999/13
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
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Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
This Optional Protocol establishes the complaints procedures under CEDAW similar to those under the other human rights treaties. In particular it allows individual communications to be heard by the CEDAW Committee, and for the Committee to inquire into situations where there are reports of grave or systematic violations of women's rights.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Signature Date:
07/09/2000
Adherence Date:
07/09/2000
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
06/10/1999
Place Concluded:
New York
Entry Into Force Date:
22/12/2000
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
22/12/2000
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
NZTS Number:
2000 No. 25
UNTS Number:
Chapter IV Human Rights, No. 86
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