Using ICCPR and CEDAW to Address Violations of Sexual and Reproductive Rights

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2022
• Author: Gema Fernández Rodríguez de Liévana

Speaker

Gema Fernández Rodríguez de Liévana is a Managing Attorney at Women’s Link Worldwide in Madrid. She is a lawyer specialized in the field of human rights, with a focus on litigation related to violence against women, discrimination, and human trafficking. Gema works as a legal strategist, initiative leader, and trial lawyer, leading complex legal projects and overseeing multidisciplinary teams in line with Women's Link's mission.

Gema holds a law degree, a Diploma of Advanced Studies in the Doctoral program 'International Relations: European Union and Globalization,' and a title of specialist of Equality Agent from the Complutense University of Madrid. She also holds a degree in International Protection of Women's Human Rights Training Institute from Bulgaria and is currently a visiting fellow at the Centre for Women, Peace, and Security at the London School of Economics in the United Kingdom.

Topic

In this informative e-presentation, Gema Fernández Rodríguez de Liévana provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and legal precedents emerging from the work of the CEDAW Committee. As an expert in human rights and gender equality issues, she is uniquely positioned to offer insights into the committee's jurisprudence and share practical tips and strategies for litigating cases involving gender discrimination and women's rights. Drawing on her extensive experience as a legal practitioner, she also offers invaluable guidance on effective litigation strategies, highlighting best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.

Related documents

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women(CEDAW)

European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)

A Union of Equality: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025

Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation

Council Directive 2004/113/EC of 13 December 2004 implementing the principle of equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services

L.C. v. Peru, Communication No. 22/2009, CEDAW

Alyne da Silva Pimentel Teixeira v. Brazil, Communication...