Themes
Dutch Shadow Report
The fourth government report to the CEDAW Committee took place in 2006. On behalf of the Dutch CEDAW Network, Aim for human rights coordinated the writing of the Dutch shadow report to the fourth Dutch state report to CEDAW. A broad group of organisations was contacted to provide additions and improvements to the Dutch state report. The NJCM, Dutch section of the International Commission of Jurists also provided its input to the shadow report. Aim for human rights provided information on the implementation of women’s human rights in Dutch foreign policy.
Shadow report 2006
The Dutch shadow report, called: “Taking women’s rights seriously?” was co-signed by 21 Dutch organisations. Members of the Network represented the Dutch NGOs during the verbal discussions of the report with the CEDAW Committee. The process was subsidized by the Directorate Emancipation of the Dutch government.
Concluding comments CEDAW on the Netherlands
The concluding comments of the CEDAW Committee in reaction to the fourth state report were very critical, partly due to the input of the Network. Of course it is important that the Dutch government implements the conclusions. The CEDAW network maintains contact with the relevant authorities to monitor the implementation.
More information
For more information on the Dutch shadow report see the (Dutch) website www.vrouwenverdrag.nl or contact Saskia Bakker by phone: +31 (0) 30 233 40 27 or e-mail.
