The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is most prominent among the treaties that have been interpreted to address violence against women. As a result, references to violence against women and attempts to combat it through United Nations charter-based mechanisms,⁴ treaty-based bodies⁵ and regional treaties are many but disjointed. As the issue has gained attention and momentum, a multitude of instruments has evolved. At least one reason for this is that existing efforts lack a consistent and comprehensive framework. Although multiple international and regional legal instruments promise women their full human rights, violence in all its forms is the greatest obstacle to achieving those rights.Ĭurrent international and regional efforts to combat violence against women through legal mechanisms are inadequate.
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