CEDAW concluding observations 2019, paragraph 28
Plain English recommendation
Government should: Engage with the media to eliminate images that stereotype or objectify women, take steps to end negative gender stereotypes and promote positive and diverse representations of gender, including in schools and public campaigns.
Original UN recommendation
The Committee recommends that the State party continue to engage with the media to eliminate stereotypical imaging and the objectification of women in the media, and take further measures to eliminate negative gender stereotypes and to promote positive and diverse gender portrayals, including in schools and through public campaigns.
Date of UN examination
26/02/2019
UN article number
5 (stereotyping and cultural practices), 10 (education)
Original UN document
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Last updated on 19/11/2020