Considerations for Developing a CEDAW Concluding Observations Implementation Plan in Myanmar

Publications - Released in 2017

The purpose of this report is to provide contextual background for Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) issues and outline steps for the Government to take as part of a comprehensive Concluding Observations (COB) implementation plan. This report can be used as a building block for a comprehensive implementation plan for CEDAW recommendations as well as for an overall advocacy plan to advance women’s equality. It can also inform decisions regarding establishing advocacy priorities. This report must be considered within the context of gender equality advocacy and strategic planning already being done within Myanmar.