Wednesday August 26, 2009, 4:10 pm
As we think back on August 26, 1920, we should also look forward. We've come a long way towards achieving equality for women, but we are not yet there.

A major part of the unfinished agenda should be U.S. ratification of the CEDAW women's treaty, formally known as the UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women. The treaty provides a universal standard for women's human rights. It addresses discrimination in areas such as education, employment, marriage and family relations, health care, politics, finance and law.

The United States remains the only democracy in the world that has not ratified the CEDAW treaty. One hundred eighty-six countries, over 95 percent of United Nations members, have ratified CEDAW. U.S. ratification of the CEDAW women's treaty would clearly demonstrate our commitment to achieving full rights for women in every area of life.

I hope that the U.S. Senate will ratify CEDAW before we celebrate the 90th anniversary of our 19th Amendment next summer. Then, we can truly celebrate my favorite CEDPA slogan: "Every Woman a Leader."

Wednesday August 26, 2009, 7:49 pm
I agree with you a 100%,and I'm a guy!!! I think a civilization is not going to be truly one until both the men and women are indeed looked upon as equal.Women have just as much to offer in politics,technology,science,and planning and pushing for better schools,as men if not more so.

Wednesday August 26, 2009, 7:57 pm
We need more men like Ancil!!!!! Yes CEDAW is important!!!
Thanks Kat

Thursday August 27, 2009, 12:31 am
I totally agree w/ Tierney G. , Noted Thanks Kat!!

Thursday August 27, 2009, 12:41 pm
Women the world over have proved that they can do it... there needs to be equality and recognition that we are all the same and to be treated as such