CEDAW is not a cure-all for these atrocities, but it has had a real impact in improving the lives of women and girls around the world.
Patrick Leahy: “CEDAW is not a cure-all for these atrocities, but it has had a real impact in improving the lives of women and girls…”
On the recordNovember 17, 2010
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Leahy acknowledges CEDAW's positive effects despite its limitations.
Share
More from Patrick Leahy
May 24, 2022
If we can't clearly and unequivocally condemn the actions of white supremacists, or simply acknowledge the January 6, 2021, attack on our Capitol for what it was, an insurrection, we fan the flames of hatred and violence.
Apr 21, 2023
I can say with absolute certainty that the proposed rules directly conflict with the legislation on a variety of matters, especially on provisions that limit access to the PTAB.
Feb 22, 2023
On February 23rd of this year, Senators Schumer and Coburn and I wrote you a letter commending your decision to sever ties with the Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR.





