The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women met this afternoon to continue its article-by-article consideration of Cameroons compliance with the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
The representative of Cuba introduced her countrys fourth periodic report on compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women this morning, highlighting for the monitoring body the many advances for Cuban women, despite the continued economic embargo placed on her country by the United States.
The representative of Austria introduced her countrys third, fourth and fifth periodic reports on compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women this morning, highlighting the advances made on improving the quality of life for women in that country.
The representative of Iraq introduced her countrys second and third periodic reports on compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women this morning, highlighting for the monitoring body the effect on Iraqs women and children of the 10-year economic embargo placed on her country.
