CEDAW Articles 1, 3 and 15

Girls and mothers have equal rights

Worse treatment because someone is female is discrimination. Girls and mothers can ask for equal protection, education, legal capacity and a say.

How you can use it

1. 1Name the unequal treatment.
2. 2Say: “This is discrimination because I am female. I want equal access.”
3. 3Ask for an effective complaint, court or administrative remedy.

What a violation looks like

A girl or mother is treated as less capable, or cannot sign papers or bring a case without a man’s permission.

Words you can use

“I want equal protection and an equal say.”

If speaking is hard, write it, draw it, send a message, or ask a trusted adult to say it with you.