Geneva, The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is set to conduct a comprehensive review of women’s rights and gender equality in eight countries: Niger, Tajikistan, Italy, Turkmenistan, Greece, Oman, Djibouti, and the Central African Republic. This review is part of the upcoming session scheduled from January 29 to February 16.

According to Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, these eight countries, all signatories to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, will undergo a thorough examination by CEDAW. The Committee, composed of 23 independent international experts, will assess each country’s adherence to the Convention’s principles. The evaluations are based on country reports, as well as submissions from national human rights institutions, non-governmental organizations, and other sources.

The Committee will hold public meetings in Geneva to review the status of women’s rights in each country. The schedule for these reviews is as follows: Niger on January 30, Tajikistan on January 31, Italy on February 1, Turkmenistan on February 2, Greece on February 6, Oman on February 7, Djibouti on February 8, and the Central African Republic on February 9. Each session is divided into two parts, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon.

The reviews will take place in Room XXIII, E-Building, Palais des Nations, Geneva, and are open to accredited press members. Additionally, the proceedings will be broadcast live on UN Web TV. Further details about the session, including the full schedule of meetings and the reports submitted by the States, are available on the session’s dedicated webpage.

This session underscores the UN’s ongoing commitment to promoting and protecting women’s rights globally, ensuring that member states uphold their obligations under the Convention.