Don’t Make Us Work ‘Til We Die
Cutting benefits and raising the retirement age will especially harm women. Talking points on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Resources
The Basic Statistics on Social Security and Women
Statistics on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and women.
Equal Rights Amendment
This is the text of the Equal Rights Ammendment
Promoting Peace: CEDAW Women’s Rights Treaty
Drafted in 1979, The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) predates UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the landmark international human rights law drafted in 2000. CEDAW also works towards sustainable peace.
Global Success: CEDAW Women’s Rights Treaty
The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has led to tremendous changes around the world. In agreeing to ratify CEDAW, countries agree to take concrete action to improve the status of women and girls.