Promoting Gender Equality through International Law: Advancements and Challenges

Abstract

The liberties and safeguards for women and girls are laid forth in international human rights accords like the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). States who ratify these agreements are legally required to put policies into site to restrict harassment opposed to women and promote women's equality in a range of social contexts, including governance, labor, health care, and academia. To encourage gender equality through international law, this literature review analyses both the successes and failures. As stated in numerous international agreements and treaties, gender equality is a vital human right. The study looks at how far gender equality has come in the world, how international law might be used to solve gender gaps, and the ongoing issues that prevent gender equality from being achieved. The study also looks at significant court rulings and cases that have helped advance women's rights and the recognizing the existence of gender-based discrimination is against the rules of international law. To incorporate gender perspectives into policy and decision-making processes, it also examines how gender mainstreaming and gender-responsive budgeting have emerged. The paper cites several obstacles to the successful advancement of gender equality through international law despite these developments. Gaps in execution and enforcement of cultural and societal norms that uphold discrimination against women, and the prevalence of gender-based violence are some of these issues. The report emphasizes that to solve these challenges, there needs to be better cooperation between nations, international organizations, civil society, and other stakeholders.