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International Commission on Human Rights
Women's rights are fundamental human rights that belong to every woman and girl, everywhere. These rights include the right to live free from violence, discrimination, and oppression; the right to education, health, and economic opportunity; and the right to participate fully in political, social, and cultural life.
Despite significant progress in recent decades, women and girls around the world continue to face systemic discrimination, violence, and barriers to their full participation in society. Gender inequality persists in virtually every sphere—from education and employment to political representation and access to justice.
At the International Commission On Human Rights (ICOHR), we are committed to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls worldwide. Our work addresses the root causes of gender discrimination, promotes women's rights, and ensures that women's voices are heard and their rights are protected, respected, and fulfilled.
Understanding the scale of challenges facing women and girls worldwide highlights the urgent need for comprehensive gender equality and women's rights protection.
ICOHR addresses critical dimensions of women's rights through advocacy, monitoring, research, legal reform, and direct engagement with stakeholders.
Preventing and responding to all forms of gender-based violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and harmful practices. We work to strengthen legal frameworks, support survivors, and hold perpetrators accountable.
Promoting women's economic rights and opportunities, including equal pay, access to credit and property, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurship. We work to eliminate economic discrimination and support women's financial independence.
Advancing women's right to participate fully in political life, including voting, running for office, and holding leadership positions. We advocate for gender quotas, support women candidates, and promote inclusive democratic processes.
Ensuring girls and women have equal access to quality education at all levels. We work to eliminate barriers to girls' education, promote gender-sensitive curricula, and address issues such as early marriage and school dropout rates.
Protecting women's right to health, including sexual and reproductive health, maternal healthcare, and access to health services. We address maternal mortality, reproductive rights, and health disparities affecting women.
Ensuring women have equal access to justice and legal remedies. We work to eliminate gender bias in legal systems, support women's access to courts, and promote legal aid services for women facing discrimination or violence.
The international framework for women's rights is built upon fundamental principles that guide all gender equality and women's rights work.
Women and men are entitled to equal rights, opportunities, and treatment in all spheres of life. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but essential for sustainable development and peace.
Women have the right to be free from all forms of discrimination based on gender. This includes discrimination in law, policy, and practice, as well as intersectional discrimination based on multiple factors.
Women have the right to live free from all forms of violence, including physical, sexual, psychological, and economic violence. States have an obligation to prevent, investigate, and punish violence against women.
Women have the right to participate fully in all aspects of public and private life, including decision-making processes. Empowering women is essential for achieving gender equality and sustainable development.
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979, is often described as an international bill of rights for women. It defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets up an agenda for national action to end such discrimination. ICOHR works to ensure full implementation of CEDAW and related international instruments, including the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which provide comprehensive frameworks for advancing women's rights and gender equality globally.
ICOHR employs comprehensive strategies to protect, promote, and advance women's rights and gender equality worldwide.
We advocate for legal reforms that eliminate discriminatory laws and practices, promote gender equality legislation, and ensure women's rights are protected in national legal frameworks.
ICOHR works to prevent gender-based violence, support survivors, strengthen protection systems, and ensure accountability for perpetrators through monitoring, advocacy, and capacity building.
We support programs that promote women's economic rights, including access to employment, entrepreneurship, financial services, and property rights, addressing structural barriers to economic equality.
ICOHR promotes women's political participation through training, advocacy for gender quotas, support for women candidates, and efforts to eliminate barriers to women's political engagement.
We systematically monitor women's rights situations, document violations and discrimination, produce comprehensive reports, and engage with international human rights mechanisms.
ICOHR provides training and capacity building to governments, institutions, and organizations to strengthen their ability to protect and promote women's rights and gender equality effectively.
Gender equality and women's rights are fundamental to human rights and sustainable development. ICOHR's work on women's rights requires the support and engagement of the international community. Together, we can create a world where all women and girls can live free from discrimination, violence, and oppression, and fully realize their rights and potential.
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