The CEDAW Committee: Concluding Observations from the 49th Session

The Committee made explicit reference to discrimination and abuse of LBTI women in its observations on Singapore.

These results were surely the product of diligent documentation and advocacy by dedicated activists including members of Sayoni of Singapore. Also appreciated is the provided feedback on the shadow reports and advocacy support by Marcelo Ferreyra and Grace Poore of IGLHRC.

To appreciate the effort that went into producing these results, see the IGLHRC blog for analysis by Natasha Jimenez and Grace Poore (http://iglhrc.wordpress.com). To see the shadow reports themselves, see the relevant country page on the IGLHRC website (www.iglhrc.org).

Download the CEDAW Concluding Observations (pdf)

(Source:Jessica Stern, Director of Programs, International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission)