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Presentation of CEDAW Report

Shadow Report Presentation

Published: December 13, 2010 Author: Vedrana Frasto

When: Tuesday, 14. December 2010 12:00
To: Tuesday, 14. December 2010
Where: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Host: Sarajevo City Hall // CURE Foundation
Contact: Vedrana Frasto (vedrana@fondacijacure.org)

Speakers at the CEDAW presentation:

Fedra Idzakovic – „Rights for All“ Sarajevo,
Natalija Petric – „United Women“ Banja Luka,
Indira Bajramovic (Association of Roma women “Bolja buducnost”, Tuzla.

Moderator: Vedrana Frasto – CURE Foundation, Sarajevo.

Topics of the Alternative report are: economic position of women in BiH, women in public and political life, violence against women, position and realization of Roma women’s rights in BiH, and final recommendations.

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