Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
1999
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SymbolA/RES/54/137
TitleConvention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
Other titles
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
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Summary
Urges all States that have not yet ratified or acceded to the Convention to do so as soon as possible; notes that some States parties have modified their reservations, expresses satisfaction that some reservations have been withdrawn, and urges States to limit the extent of any reservations they lodge to the Convention; urges States parties to the Convention to make every possible effort to submit their reports on the implementation of the Convention; encourages the Secretariat to extend further technical assistance to States parties, upon their request, in the preparation of reports; urges States parties to the Convention to take appropriate measures so that acceptance of the amendment to article 20, paragraph 1, of the Convention by a two-thirds majority of States parties can be reached as soon as possible in order for the amendment to enter into force; expresses its appreciation for the additional meeting time allowing the Committee to hold 2 sessions annually, each of 3 weeks' duration, preceded by a pre-session working group of the Committee; emphasizes the need to ensure adequate financing and staff support for the effective functioning of the Committee, including for the dissemination of information; welcomes the submission of reports by the specialized agencies at the invitation of the Committee on the implementation of the Convention.
Action note1999-12-17
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 83rd meeting
DraftA/C.3/54/L.17/Rev.1
Committee reportA/54/598
Meeting record
A/54/PV.83
Agenda information
A/54/251 109 Advancement of women. WOMEN'S ADVANCEMENT
Date[New York] :[...]
Description
4 p.
Notes
Adopted at the 83rd plenary meeting, 17 Dec. 1999.