The Role of International Conventions in Empo...

The Role of International Conventions in Empowering Women

Author Name : Aarti Sanjay Salunkhe

ABSTRACT

This article addresses the role of International Conventions in empowering women , a topic that is intensely debated around the globe. The issues of "women's empowerment" and "equality with males" are global. Women's empowerment is the process of enabling women to act independently for both their own interests and those of society as a whole. Women's empowerment is the process of enhancing and improving the social, economic, political, and legal power of women in order to ensure their equality and give them the self-assurance they need to assert their rights, including the freedom to live their lives with a sense of self-worth, respect, and dignity, total control over their lives inside and outside of the home and workplace, the ability to make their own decisions, and the same rights as men. This article explores the role of International Conventions in empowering women and promoting gender equality. It also examines the impact of international conventions on empowering women.The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), 1948 , The Convention on The Political Rights of Women, 1952 , The Convention on Nationality of Married Women, 1957 , The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 , The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966 , International Convention on The Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, 1966 , Convention on The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), 1979, are discussed as key international conventions that have had a significant impact on promoting women's rights and empowerment. The article highlights the importance of these conventions in setting standards and guidelines for countries to follow and implementing laws and policies that promote gender equality. However, the effectiveness of these conventions relies on the political will of governments to implement them in practice. Overall, this article emphasizes the importance of continued advocacy for the full implementation of these conventions to create a world where women are fully empowered, and their rights are protected.The article also discusses the challenges and limitations of international conventions in achieving gender equality, such as the lack of enforcement mechanisms and the persistence of cultural and societal norms. The article concludes that while international conventions have been instrumental in advancing women's rights, there is still a need for greater awareness, implementation, and accountability at the national and local levels to ensure lasting change.

Key Words: International Conventions, women empowerment, gender equality, Women's rights, human rights