Commission on the Status of Women assembles each March to examine the world scene on the 12 critical areas raised at the Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995 as well as current challenges and forward looking strategies for the advancement and empowerment of women and girls. These challenges are the world issues as seen through the eyes of women: economics, education, environment, girl child, health care, media, peace, poverty, and violence.

Read about information and resources on gender equality and empowerment of women at the UN IANWGE website.

Also visit Amnesty International's website to learn more about protecting human rights worldwide.

Learn more about the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) which is often described as an international bill of rights for women.

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