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Oman’s CEDAW committee pushes for women’s empowerment and legal progress

The Follow-up Committee for the Implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) convened its second meeting of the year.

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Sunday, December 15, 2024

MUSCAT : Led by Dr. Laila bint Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development and Chairperson of the Committee, at the National Centre for Autism, in her opening address, Dr. Laila emphasized Oman’s steadfast commitment to empowering women across diverse sectors, noting the significant progress Omani women have achieved. She commended the efforts of the Committee members in advancing these initiatives.

The meeting addressed pivotal topics, including the Muscat Declaration on progress since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action after three decades. The discussion also explored aligning national indicators with international benchmarks to further integrate women into comprehensive development and bolster their legal empowerment.


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