The CEDAW Optional Protocol 1999 enables:
Aonly inter-State complaints (cf. Optional Protocol to CEDAW 1999) (cf. Optional Protocol to CEDAW 1999) (cf. Optional Protocol to CEDAW 1999)
BINDIVIDUAL or GROUP communications and INQUIRY procedure for grave or systematic violations of women's rights to the CEDAW Committee
Conly diplomatic interventions (cf. Optional Protocol to CEDAW 1999) (cf. Optional Protocol to CEDAW 1999) (cf. Optional Protocol to CEDAW 1999)
Donly ICJ jurisdiction (cf. Optional Protocol to CEDAW 1999) (cf. Optional Protocol to CEDAW 1999) (cf. Optional Protocol to CEDAW 1999)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. INDIVIDUAL or GROUP communications and INQUIRY procedure for grave or systematic violations of women's rights to the CEDAW Committee
1. The Optional Protocol to CEDAW was adopted on 6 October 1999 and entered into force on 22 December 2000.
2. It enables: (a) INDIVIDUAL communications by women claiming victim of violation by State Party; (b) INQUIRY PROCEDURE for grave or systematic violations.
3. India SIGNED the Optional Protocol but has NOT yet RATIFIED.
4. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: UDHR 1948 / ICCPR 1966 / ICESCR 1966 / CAT 1984 / CEDAW 1979 / CRC 1989 / PHRA 1993 / Constitution Part III — Optional Protocol to CEDAW 1999_
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