Latest items for China
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1, SUICIDE-DATA-1
"ACWF’s statistics show that about 157,000 women commit suicide every year, 60% of which were caused by domestic violence" (6).
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1, SUICIDE-DATA-1
"ACWF’s statistics show that about 157,000 women commit suicide every year, 60% of which were caused by domestic violence" (6).
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"Equality, a Beijing-based NGO dedicated to combating violence against women, also witnessed 'a surge in calls to its helpline since early February' in China, then the epicenter of the outbreak" (7).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"Equality, a Beijing-based NGO dedicated to combating violence against women, also witnessed 'a surge in calls to its helpline since early February' in China, then the epicenter of the outbreak" (7).
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"In its Concluding Observations following its last review of China, the Committee recommended that China 'thoroughly investigate allegations of violence and abuse against women who stand for election as independent candidates and ensure that the perpetrators are prosecuted and adequately punished.' This has not been implemented.... However, in the State party’s ninth periodic report, the State has not provided any relevant information on any actions or measures taken" (9).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"In its Concluding Observations following its last review of China, the Committee recommended that China 'thoroughly investigate allegations of violence and abuse against women who stand for election as independent candidates and ensure that the perpetrators are prosecuted and adequately punished.' This has not been implemented.... However, in the State party’s ninth periodic report, the State has not provided any relevant information on any actions or measures taken" (9).
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ISSA-PRACTICE-1
"[T]his policy change did not stop the practices of gender-biased fetal sex identification for non-medical needs and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy, practices that contribute to the high male-to-female ratio at birth. Official state media also report that the practices of non-medical fetal sex identification and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy continue to exist and are prevalent in China" (4). "In the context of the 'two-child policy,' continuing practices of gender-biased fetal sex identification for non-medical needs and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy contribute to the high sex ratio at birth in China. Practices of non-medical needs fetal sex identification and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy ('two-nons') are prevalent in...more
Variables: ISSA-PRACTICE-1
"[T]his policy change did not stop the practices of gender-biased fetal sex identification for non-medical needs and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy, practices that contribute to the high male-to-female ratio at birth. Official state media also report that the practices of non-medical fetal sex identification and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy continue to exist and are prevalent in China" (4). "In the context of the 'two-child policy,' continuing practices of gender-biased fetal sex identification for non-medical needs and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy contribute to the high sex ratio at birth in China. Practices of non-medical needs fetal sex identification and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy ('two-nons') are prevalent in...more
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ISSA-LAW-1
"In the context of the 'two-child policy,' continuing practices of gender-biased fetal sex identification for non-medical needs and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy contribute to the high sex ratio at birth in China…. Currently, there are no specific legal provisions against these practices" (4-5).
Variables: ISSA-LAW-1
"In the context of the 'two-child policy,' continuing practices of gender-biased fetal sex identification for non-medical needs and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy contribute to the high sex ratio at birth in China…. Currently, there are no specific legal provisions against these practices" (4-5).
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ISSA-DATA-2
"While China referenced these issues in a series of paragraphs in its combined seventh and eighth State Party Report, it only provided a total of two paragraphs on these issues in its ninth periodic report, stating that the 2017 sex ratio at birth has decreased to 111.9. However, the sex ratio at birth in China remains higher than 102 to 106 boys to girls, the biologically normal sex ratio at birth" (4).
Variables: ISSA-DATA-2
"While China referenced these issues in a series of paragraphs in its combined seventh and eighth State Party Report, it only provided a total of two paragraphs on these issues in its ninth periodic report, stating that the 2017 sex ratio at birth has decreased to 111.9. However, the sex ratio at birth in China remains higher than 102 to 106 boys to girls, the biologically normal sex ratio at birth" (4).
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ISSA-DATA-1
"[T]his policy change did not stop the practices of gender-biased fetal sex identification for non-medical needs and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy, practices that contribute to the high male-to-female ratio at birth. Official state media also report that the practices of non-medical fetal sex identification and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy continue to exist and are prevalent in China" (4). "Practices of non-medical needs fetal sex identification and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy ('two-nons') are prevalent in Guangdong, Anhui, and Hubei provinces" (4-5).
Variables: ISSA-DATA-1
"[T]his policy change did not stop the practices of gender-biased fetal sex identification for non-medical needs and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy, practices that contribute to the high male-to-female ratio at birth. Official state media also report that the practices of non-medical fetal sex identification and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy continue to exist and are prevalent in China" (4). "Practices of non-medical needs fetal sex identification and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy ('two-nons') are prevalent in Guangdong, Anhui, and Hubei provinces" (4-5).
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"As an overarching challenge to effective monitoring and assessment of progress by the State party in its Convention implementation progress, we highlight the importance of specific sex, age and ethnicity disaggregated, process-based, and comparative data on issues that disproportionately affect women. These data inform meaningful and constructive assessment and measures to promote social progress and substantive gender equality, issue-specific program development, and legislative and policy changes. We respectfully urge the Committee to continue emphasizing the need for the systematic collection and analyses of these data, including soliciting the input of diverse and inclusive civil society organizations" (3). This implies that China does not publish statistics disaggregated by gender (ELW -...more
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"As an overarching challenge to effective monitoring and assessment of progress by the State party in its Convention implementation progress, we highlight the importance of specific sex, age and ethnicity disaggregated, process-based, and comparative data on issues that disproportionately affect women. These data inform meaningful and constructive assessment and measures to promote social progress and substantive gender equality, issue-specific program development, and legislative and policy changes. We respectfully urge the Committee to continue emphasizing the need for the systematic collection and analyses of these data, including soliciting the input of diverse and inclusive civil society organizations" (3). This implies that China does not publish statistics disaggregated by gender (ELW -...more
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"China moved from 'one-child policy' to 'two-child policy' on January 1, 2016, a change closely related to and affecting billions of people" (4). "China clearly stated in its previous report (CEDAW/C/CHN/7-8) that 'family planning is a basic state policy of China.' The Population and Family Planning Law of the People’s Republic of China forms the foundation of this state policy. The National People’s Congress (NPC) amended this law on December 27, 2015. Effective on January 1, 2016, China moved from one-child policy to a two-child policy. The newly amended Article 18 of the said law, among other amended articles, provides that the state advocates every married couple to have two...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"China moved from 'one-child policy' to 'two-child policy' on January 1, 2016, a change closely related to and affecting billions of people" (4). "China clearly stated in its previous report (CEDAW/C/CHN/7-8) that 'family planning is a basic state policy of China.' The Population and Family Planning Law of the People’s Republic of China forms the foundation of this state policy. The National People’s Congress (NPC) amended this law on December 27, 2015. Effective on January 1, 2016, China moved from one-child policy to a two-child policy. The newly amended Article 18 of the said law, among other amended articles, provides that the state advocates every married couple to have two...more
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Yet, the numbers of cases of domestic violence in actuality are often underreported as research shows that most domestic violence cases are unreported. Specifically, in China, battered victims only report to the police after an average of 35-times domestic violence" (6). "Equality, a Beijing-based NGO dedicated to combating violence against women, also witnessed 'a surge in calls to its helpline since early February' in China, then the epicenter of the outbreak" (7).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Yet, the numbers of cases of domestic violence in actuality are often underreported as research shows that most domestic violence cases are unreported. Specifically, in China, battered victims only report to the police after an average of 35-times domestic violence" (6). "Equality, a Beijing-based NGO dedicated to combating violence against women, also witnessed 'a surge in calls to its helpline since early February' in China, then the epicenter of the outbreak" (7).
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"According to one report, factors contributing to the ineffectiveness of the Anti-Domestic Violence Law include the lack of 'special information collection, mechanism to collect statistics and financial support'" (6). "It reports that 'by the end of 2018, courts across the country had issued 3,718 personal safety protection orders, effectively curbing the occurrence of domestic violence' (CEDAW/C/CHN/9, para. 46). Yet, there is a huge gap (39,371 versus 3,718) between reported complaints and the number of issued personal safety protection orders" (7).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"According to one report, factors contributing to the ineffectiveness of the Anti-Domestic Violence Law include the lack of 'special information collection, mechanism to collect statistics and financial support'" (6). "It reports that 'by the end of 2018, courts across the country had issued 3,718 personal safety protection orders, effectively curbing the occurrence of domestic violence' (CEDAW/C/CHN/9, para. 46). Yet, there is a huge gap (39,371 versus 3,718) between reported complaints and the number of issued personal safety protection orders" (7).
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Since its last review before the Committee in 2014, China has continued to achieve economic growth as well as progress in other areas, including the enactment and promulgation of the Anti-Domestic Violence Law" (3). "Despite the implementation of the Anti-Domestic Violence Law in 2016, recent data from All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) shows that there were reported 39,371 complaints of domestic violence in 2018" (6). "The State party noted in its ninth periodic report that it has established a legal system that requires 'mandatory reporting by units and individuals, public security cautions, and other important personal safety protection orders' under the Anti-Domestic Violence Law (CEDAW/C/CHN/9, para. 21) to stop domestic violence"...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Since its last review before the Committee in 2014, China has continued to achieve economic growth as well as progress in other areas, including the enactment and promulgation of the Anti-Domestic Violence Law" (3). "Despite the implementation of the Anti-Domestic Violence Law in 2016, recent data from All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) shows that there were reported 39,371 complaints of domestic violence in 2018" (6). "The State party noted in its ninth periodic report that it has established a legal system that requires 'mandatory reporting by units and individuals, public security cautions, and other important personal safety protection orders' under the Anti-Domestic Violence Law (CEDAW/C/CHN/9, para. 21) to stop domestic violence"...more
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"Despite the implementation of the Anti-Domestic Violence Law in 2016, recent data from All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) shows that there were reported 39,371 complaints of domestic violence in 2018. However, according to reports on data released by the ACWF, 'every 7.4 seconds, one woman is being beaten by her husband in China.' Findings from the Third Survey on Chinese Women’s Social Status in 2010 also have demonstrated that 24.7% of women in 270 million households in China have encountered domestic violence, 'including verbal abuse, assaults, restriction of personal freedom, economic control, forced sex, and other forms of domestic violence during their marriages.' ACWF’s statistics show that about 157,000 women commit...more
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"Despite the implementation of the Anti-Domestic Violence Law in 2016, recent data from All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) shows that there were reported 39,371 complaints of domestic violence in 2018. However, according to reports on data released by the ACWF, 'every 7.4 seconds, one woman is being beaten by her husband in China.' Findings from the Third Survey on Chinese Women’s Social Status in 2010 also have demonstrated that 24.7% of women in 270 million households in China have encountered domestic violence, 'including verbal abuse, assaults, restriction of personal freedom, economic control, forced sex, and other forms of domestic violence during their marriages.' ACWF’s statistics show that about 157,000 women commit...more
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: CWC-DATA-2
"In addition to the rural/urban demographic differences, there is a huge floating population of estimated 245 million individuals, comprising individuals who move away from their registered hukou (household registration) location, the majority of whom moving from rural villages in underdeveloped regions to modern cities in search of better work opportunities and a better life. However, China’s ninth periodic report did not provide any updated information regarding the high sex ratio at birth and the practice of non-medical needs fetal sex identification and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy with respect to the floating population" (5).
Variables: CWC-DATA-2
"In addition to the rural/urban demographic differences, there is a huge floating population of estimated 245 million individuals, comprising individuals who move away from their registered hukou (household registration) location, the majority of whom moving from rural villages in underdeveloped regions to modern cities in search of better work opportunities and a better life. However, China’s ninth periodic report did not provide any updated information regarding the high sex ratio at birth and the practice of non-medical needs fetal sex identification and sex-selective artificial termination of pregnancy with respect to the floating population" (5).
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATDW-LAW-5
"Additionally, according to the Judicial Big Data Special Report on Divorce Disputes issued by the Supreme People’s Court in 2018, 73.4% of plaintiffs are female, and domestic violence is the second most common reason for application for dissolution of marriage" (7). "[R]esearch shows that 'domestic violence did not increase the probability a court granted a divorce request,' disproportionately affecting female victims of domestic violence" (7).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-5
"Additionally, according to the Judicial Big Data Special Report on Divorce Disputes issued by the Supreme People’s Court in 2018, 73.4% of plaintiffs are female, and domestic violence is the second most common reason for application for dissolution of marriage" (7). "[R]esearch shows that 'domestic violence did not increase the probability a court granted a divorce request,' disproportionately affecting female victims of domestic violence" (7).
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"However, China states that the implementation of 'divorce cooling-off period' is part of the 'The Court’s Opinions on Further Deepening the Reform of Family Trial Methods and Working Mechanisms (for Trial Implementation)' to properly resolve marriage and family disputes and protect the legal rights of women and children to the greatest extent possible" (7).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"However, China states that the implementation of 'divorce cooling-off period' is part of the 'The Court’s Opinions on Further Deepening the Reform of Family Trial Methods and Working Mechanisms (for Trial Implementation)' to properly resolve marriage and family disputes and protect the legal rights of women and children to the greatest extent possible" (7).
March 4, 2025, 5:39 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Women performing physical work will be able to retire at the age of 55, instead of the current 50. For women in office positions, the retirement age will increase from 55 to 58. For men, the threshold will be raised from 60 to 63" (Para 2).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Women performing physical work will be able to retire at the age of 55, instead of the current 50. For women in office positions, the retirement age will increase from 55 to 58. For men, the threshold will be raised from 60 to 63" (Para 2).
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee remains concerned, however, about: Absence of comprehensive anti-trafficking legislation and the lack of clarity as to whether the legislation of the State party criminalizes all forms of trafficking, including trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, forced labour, forced marriage ... especially among Tibetan and Uyghur communities" (Page 7). "The Committee notes with concern that the State party is a country of destination for trafficking in women and girls from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for purposes of sexual exploitation, forced marriage or concubinage." (Page 8). "Reports about the imposition of forced interethnic marriages on Uyghur women and financial incentives for inter-ethnic marriages as a policy of...more
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee remains concerned, however, about: Absence of comprehensive anti-trafficking legislation and the lack of clarity as to whether the legislation of the State party criminalizes all forms of trafficking, including trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, forced labour, forced marriage ... especially among Tibetan and Uyghur communities" (Page 7). "The Committee notes with concern that the State party is a country of destination for trafficking in women and girls from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for purposes of sexual exploitation, forced marriage or concubinage." (Page 8). "Reports about the imposition of forced interethnic marriages on Uyghur women and financial incentives for inter-ethnic marriages as a policy of...more
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LRW-LAW-3
"Ensure that these measures address, in particular, the credibility and weight given to women’s testimony, evidence and claims, as parties and witnesses in legal proceedings, as well as judicial bias as to what is considered to be appropriate behaviour for women" (Page 5).
Variables: LRW-LAW-3
"Ensure that these measures address, in particular, the credibility and weight given to women’s testimony, evidence and claims, as parties and witnesses in legal proceedings, as well as judicial bias as to what is considered to be appropriate behaviour for women" (Page 5).
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: MARR-LAW-1
"Reports about the imposition of forced interethnic marriages on Uyghur women and financial incentives for inter-ethnic marriages as a policy of assimilation" (Page 15).
Variables: MARR-LAW-1
"Reports about the imposition of forced interethnic marriages on Uyghur women and financial incentives for inter-ethnic marriages as a policy of assimilation" (Page 15).
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-7
"The Committee notes the advocacy campaigns aimed at eradicating son preference and promoting shared parenting, as well as article 68 of the Law on the Protection of Rights and Interests of Women, which promotes co-parenting. However, the Committee remains concerned about the persistence of deep-rooted stereotypes regarding the roles and responsibilities of women and men in the family and in society, the traditional preference for sons and the traditional perception that it is a man’s 'duty' to give a male heir to his parents, resulting in cases of child abduction and alienation to ensure that the male child remains within the paternal family" (Page 6).
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-7
"The Committee notes the advocacy campaigns aimed at eradicating son preference and promoting shared parenting, as well as article 68 of the Law on the Protection of Rights and Interests of Women, which promotes co-parenting. However, the Committee remains concerned about the persistence of deep-rooted stereotypes regarding the roles and responsibilities of women and men in the family and in society, the traditional preference for sons and the traditional perception that it is a man’s 'duty' to give a male heir to his parents, resulting in cases of child abduction and alienation to ensure that the male child remains within the paternal family" (Page 6).
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the decrease in the maternal mortality rate and notes the adoption in 2019 of the Healthy China Initiative (2019–2030)" (Page 12).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the decrease in the maternal mortality rate and notes the adoption in 2019 of the Healthy China Initiative (2019–2030)" (Page 12).
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: MULV-DATA-1
"Women’s disproportionate burden of unpaid care work, which is 2.5 times higher for women than for men and constitutes a barrier to women’s economic participation" (Page 11)
Variables: MULV-DATA-1
"Women’s disproportionate burden of unpaid care work, which is 2.5 times higher for women than for men and constitutes a barrier to women’s economic participation" (Page 11)
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[T]he absence of evaluation reports on the impact of the Programme for Women and the limited participation of civil society organizations, in particular independent women’s rights organizations, in the implementation and review of gender equality legislation and programmes" (Page 5). "The Committee welcomes the adoption of the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (2014–2020) and notes that nearly half of the members of the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 expert panel are women" (Page 14).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[T]he absence of evaluation reports on the impact of the Programme for Women and the limited participation of civil society organizations, in particular independent women’s rights organizations, in the implementation and review of gender equality legislation and programmes" (Page 5). "The Committee welcomes the adoption of the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (2014–2020) and notes that nearly half of the members of the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 expert panel are women" (Page 14).
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he absence of evaluation reports on the impact of the Programme for Women and the limited participation of civil society organizations, in particular independent women’s rights organizations, in the implementation and review of gender equality legislation and programmes" (Page 5). "The Committee ... remains concerned about excessive restrictions on the registration of non-governmental organizations, such as the requirement for sponsorship." (Page 9). "Strengthen cooperation of the Women’s Commission with independent women’s rights organizations" (Page 18).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he absence of evaluation reports on the impact of the Programme for Women and the limited participation of civil society organizations, in particular independent women’s rights organizations, in the implementation and review of gender equality legislation and programmes" (Page 5). "The Committee ... remains concerned about excessive restrictions on the registration of non-governmental organizations, such as the requirement for sponsorship." (Page 9). "Strengthen cooperation of the Women’s Commission with independent women’s rights organizations" (Page 18).
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Ensure that women and girls with disabilities have adequate access to the labour market, as well as to justice and victim support services when they have experienced gender-based violence, and that they may freely decide where and with whom they choose to live" (Page 15). "The Committee notes with concern that lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex women face high levels of gender-based violence" (Page 16).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Ensure that women and girls with disabilities have adequate access to the labour market, as well as to justice and victim support services when they have experienced gender-based violence, and that they may freely decide where and with whom they choose to live" (Page 15). "The Committee notes with concern that lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex women face high levels of gender-based violence" (Page 16).
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-2
"Reports of organized criminal groups subjecting Chinese and foreign women and girls to forced labour in domestic service, forced concubinage and forced childbearing and sex trafficking within and to the State party, luring victims with fraudulent job offers or forced and fraudulent marriage" (Page 8). "The Committee notes with concern that the State party is a country of destination for trafficking in women and girls from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for purposes of sexual exploitation, forced marriage or concubinage. It also notes with concern that women and girl defectors from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are categorically classified as 'illegal migrants', and some are forcibly returned. It...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-2
"Reports of organized criminal groups subjecting Chinese and foreign women and girls to forced labour in domestic service, forced concubinage and forced childbearing and sex trafficking within and to the State party, luring victims with fraudulent job offers or forced and fraudulent marriage" (Page 8). "The Committee notes with concern that the State party is a country of destination for trafficking in women and girls from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for purposes of sexual exploitation, forced marriage or concubinage. It also notes with concern that women and girl defectors from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are categorically classified as 'illegal migrants', and some are forcibly returned. It...more
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"It is further concerned that the annual Labour and Women’s Rights and Gender Equality March could not take place in 2023, purportedly for security reasons ... Take into consideration the paramount importance of the right of peaceful assembly and refrain from over-prioritizing public order and security concerns when considering restrictions on democratic manifestations such as the annual Labour and Women’s Rights and Gender Equality March" (Page 20).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"It is further concerned that the annual Labour and Women’s Rights and Gender Equality March could not take place in 2023, purportedly for security reasons ... Take into consideration the paramount importance of the right of peaceful assembly and refrain from over-prioritizing public order and security concerns when considering restrictions on democratic manifestations such as the annual Labour and Women’s Rights and Gender Equality March" (Page 20).
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"It also notes with concern reports that women human rights defenders face intimidation and harassment, including cases of sexual and other forms of gender-based violence, by the police and other State officials for their work on women’s human rights, and that they may face harassment for their participation in the Committee’s review of the State party’s report" (Page 9).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"It also notes with concern reports that women human rights defenders face intimidation and harassment, including cases of sexual and other forms of gender-based violence, by the police and other State officials for their work on women’s human rights, and that they may face harassment for their participation in the Committee’s review of the State party’s report" (Page 9).
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"It is further concerned about the lack of a regulatory framework to combat gender stereotypes in the media and advertising, including through a gender-specific code of ethics for media professionals" (Page 6). "The Committee recommends that the State party: Intensify education campaigns for the general public, public officials and media professionals on the use of gender-sensitive language to counter discriminatory gender stereotypes and objectification of women and to promote positive portrayals of women as active drivers of development" (Page 6). "Incorporate human rights education, including education on women’s rights and gender equality, into curricula at all levels of education, introduce mandatory teacher training on human rights education and training on...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"It is further concerned about the lack of a regulatory framework to combat gender stereotypes in the media and advertising, including through a gender-specific code of ethics for media professionals" (Page 6). "The Committee recommends that the State party: Intensify education campaigns for the general public, public officials and media professionals on the use of gender-sensitive language to counter discriminatory gender stereotypes and objectification of women and to promote positive portrayals of women as active drivers of development" (Page 6). "Incorporate human rights education, including education on women’s rights and gender equality, into curricula at all levels of education, introduce mandatory teacher training on human rights education and training on...more