Come on Boner, did you expect I wouldn't read this? We've got most of the convention covered. I suggest you read "Proposed Reservations, Understandings and Declarations of the United States" at the bottom.

Here's a few tidbits of the convention:

Noting that the States Parties to the International Covenants on Human Rights have the obligation to ensure the equal right of men and women to enjoy all economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights,

Concerned that in situations of poverty women have the least access to food, health, education, training and opportunities for employment and other needs,

Aware that a change in the traditional role of men as well as the role of women in society and in the family is needed to achieve full equality between men and women

States Parties shall take in all fields, in particular in the political, social, economic and cultural fields, all appropriate measures, including legislation, to ensure the full development and advancement of women
Sorry, no one is guaranteed advancement. In this country it's usually earned.

Adoption by States Parties of temporary special measures aimed at accelerating de facto equality between men and women shall not be considered discrimination: Already got it. It's called divorce.

To modify the social and cultural patterns of conduct of men and women, with a view to achieving the elimination of prejudices

The right to equal remuneration, including benefits, and to equal treatment in respect of work of equal value Who is to determine "equal value"?

The right to social security, particularly in cases of retirement, unemployment, sickness, invalidity and old age and other incapacity to work, as well as the right to paid leave; Yah gots to pay into it and ya I know Its a ponzi scam."

The right to protection of health and to safety in working conditions, including the safeguarding of the function of reproduction You'll have to wait for Hilary for this one

To introduce maternity leave with pay or with comparable social benefits without loss of former employment, seniority or social allowances. WHAT? Are they smoking crack?

To provide special protection to women during pregnancy in types of work proved to be harmful to them.

States Parties shall ensure to women appropriate services in connexion with pregnancy, confinement and the post-natal period, granting free services where necessary, as well as adequate nutrition during pregnancy and lactation. See "right to health protection"

The same rights to decide freely and responsibly on the number and spacing of their children and to have access to the information, education and means to enable them to exercise these rights;
Like china's gonna sign

The same rights for both spouses in respect of the ownership, acquisition, management, administration, enjoyment and disposition of property See "divorce" above

PART V
Article 17.


Another UN oversight committee ? Can you say “Oil- for-food”?

Why don't you save us both the trouble and just fall back on the Chinese assesment of human rights next time...hmmm?