Declaration on elimination of discrimination against women,1967

Declaration on elimination of discrimination against women,1967

JUSTICE

On the 7^th December 1967, the General Assembly of the united nation adopted the Declaration on elimination of discrimination against women, 1967.

The preamble of this declaration states that despite the existence of various conventions protection the right of women the discrimination against women continues.  This declaration is pledge to eradicate discrimination against women in any form. It re-affirms the principal of equality of women in world wide scenario.

NO DISCRIMINATION

Article 10 of the Declaration on elimination of discrimination against women, 1967 states that all adequate measure shall be undertaken to ensure equality of married or unmarried women with men in social and economic fields and specifically-

1)    The right without discrimination on grounds of ,marital status or any other ground to receive vocational training to work, to free choice of profession and employment.

2)    The right to equal pay/salary with men.

EQUAL PAY

3)    The right to equal treatment relating to work of similar nature

RIGHT

    4)    The right to receive family allowances on equal terms with men.

With a view to prevent discrimination the status of women is to be regarded with equality in respect of married or unmarried in public employment and consequential family benefits. However, physical incapacity of a woman shall not be treated as discrimination.