Overall Alignment
AU Framework Alignment
UN Framework Alignment
Key Findings
- 0 instruments show full alignment with EAC frameworks
- 3 total areas identified for improvement
- AU alignment (70%) is weaker than UN alignment (72%)
Often described as an international bill of rights for women, CEDAW defines discrimination against women and sets up an agenda for national action to end such discrimination.
Monitoring Body
CEDAW Committee
Reporting Cycle
Every 4 years
Key Provisions
Relevant Articles for Gender Equality
The most progressive blueprint ever for advancing women's rights, addressing 12 critical areas of concern for women's empowerment.
Monitoring Body
UN Women / CSW
Reporting Cycle
Every 5 years (Beijing+)
Key Provisions
Relevant Articles for Gender Equality
A universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 SDGs are integrated and recognize that action in one area will affect outcomes in others.
Monitoring Body
UN High-Level Political Forum
Reporting Cycle
Annual (VNRs)
Key Provisions
Relevant Articles for Gender Equality
Cross-Cutting Themes
Women's Economic Empowerment
Political Participation
GBV Prevention
Legal Reform