Law-ref.org Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
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PREAMBLE     [go to this PREAMBLE]
... Considering the international conventions concluded under the auspices of the United Nations and the specialized agencies promoting equality of rights of men and women, ...
... Noting also the resolutions, declarations and recommendations adopted by the United Nations and the specialized agencies promoting equality of rights of men and women, ...
... Convinced that the establishment of the new international economic order based on equity and justice will contribute significantly towards the promotion of equality between men and women, ...
... Affirming that the strengthening of international peace and security, the relaxation of international tension, mutual co-operation among all States irrespective of their social and economic systems, general and complete disarmament, in particular nuclear disarmament under strict and effective international control, the affirmation of the principles of justice, equality and mutual benefit in relations among countries and the realization of the right of peoples under alien and colonial domination and foreign occupation to self-determination and independence, as well as respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity, will promote social progress and development and as a consequence will contribute to the attainment of full equality between men and women, ...


ARTICLE-11     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (c) The right to free choice of profession and employment, the right to promotion, job security and all benefits and conditions of service and the right to receive vocational training and retraining, including apprenticeships, advanced vocational training and recurrent training; ...
... (c) To encourage the provision of the necessary supporting social services to enable parents to combine family obligations with work responsibilities and participation in public life, in particular through promoting the establishment and development of a network of child-care facilities; ...