What is OP-CEDAW?
Text of OP-CEDAW

Signatories and States Parties
Becoming a States Party

The "Opt-Out" Clause

Examples of Ratification Processes

Benefits

Entering into force

Government concerns

Role of MPs

Tips for NGOs

Administration
Communications Procedure
Inquiry Procedure
Practical Application
OP-CEDAW Remedies
Relevant Case Law
"Our Rights are Not Optional"
FAQs

 

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Declarations and Reservations

(Unless otherwise indicated, the declarations and reservations were made upon ratification or accession.)

Bangladesh

Declaration:
“The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh declares in accordance with Article 10 (1) thereof, that it would not undertake the obligations arising out of Articles 8 and 9 of the said Optional Protocol.”

Belgium

Upon signature
Declaration:
The Flemish, French and German-speaking Communities of Belgium are equally bound by this signature.

Belize

Declaration:
“WHEREAS, Article 10 of the Optional Protocol declares that at the time of acceding to the Optional Protocol, a State Party may declare that it does not recognize the competence of the Committee provided for in Articles 8 and 9 of the Optional Protocol

NOW THEREFORE, BELIZE, after having carefully considered Articles 8 and 9 of the Optional Protocol, hereby declares that it does not recognize the competence of the Committee provided for in Articles 8 and 9.”

Cuba

Upon signature:
Declaration:
The Government of the Republic of Cuba declares that it does not recognize the competence of the committee established by virtue of articles 8 and 9 of the Protocol.




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