handbook for engendering constitution-making
- Categories
- Book/Boek
- Creator
- Suteu, Silvia
- Creator
- Draji, Ibrahim
- Publish Year
- 2015
- Shelfmark
- Digitaal
- Thesaurus
- gelijke behandeling, participatie, beleid, organisaties, rechtstheorie, Europa, 2010-2019, handboek
- Description
- 'This ABC identified simple and direct entry points for constitution making from a gender equality perspective by drawing attention not only to provisions on gender equality but also to the inclusiveness of the whole approach. The role of constitutions in advancing gender equality was explained and concrete arguments in favor of women’s equal participation were provided and recognition in constitution making. .The international and regional legal texts binding on States which call upon them to promote gender equality and non-discrimination and to engender their constitutions were identitfied. .Presented were the main principles, rights, and institutions of a democratic, gender sensitive constitution. .Explained was why constitutional language itself should be gender sensitive and concrete strategies for achieving this were presented. Constitutional provisions, strategies and institutions which could be relied on to ensure that the constitution will be enforced were described. The focus was on rights limitation clauses, individuals’ access to courts, the independence of the judiciary, judicial interpretation, and restrictions on constitutional amendment. .Advice on how to maximize the equal participation of women in all stages of the constitution making process were provided: before drafting, during drafting, and during and after ratification of the constitution.'