The report examines the achievement made by the Republic of Macedonia in terms of protection of women’s rights and reproductive rights under the international conventions and agreements ratified or signed by the state. It also addresses the legal cooperation among the national legislation regarding women’s rights in the country – their inclusion in the education system, employment, health, access to reproductive services, the situation with women in rural areas, etc.
In this respect, the document gives recommendations for further adjustment of the national development priorities in order to establish conditions for their successful implementation. Ratified international conventions and/or agreements, according to article 118 of the Constitution, are part of the interior legal regime and can not be changed with law. Some of the conventions are either accepted by succession or ratified.
Macedonian Woman’s Rights Center as member of the ASTRA – Poland network, is preparing surveys and reports related to sexual and reproductive health on a regular bases.
As a result of the continuous cooperation, MWRC prepared the “Report of Republic of Macedonia on International commitments to gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights,” paying attention to the factual situation in the country through relevant references, analysis, and research.
Documents:
- Full Report
Report of the Republic of Macedonia on International Commitments to Gender Equality and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, February 2009 (in English).
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