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CEDAW Vice-Chairperson Marianne Mikko: “We need parity now!”

03.02.2025 / SEISUKOHAD /

In the opening of the 90th Session of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, the Estonian politician and human rights advocate Marianne Mikko was elected as a Vice-Chairperson of the UN CEDAW Committee for the 2025-2026 term. She will serve alongside Corinne Dettmeijer-Vermeulen (Netherlands), Rhoda Reddock (Trinidad and Tobago), and […]

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Marianne Mikko: Local Governments Have A Responsibility To Promote Gender Equality

26.11.2024 / SEISUKOHAD /

Kohtla-Järve Has Taken Significant Steps to Reduce the Gender Pay Gap The city of Kohtla-Järve has made significant strides in reducing the gender pay gap, as highlighted in the municipality’s recent activity report. This report emphasizes combating pay inequality as part of Estonia’s international obligations under the United Nations CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of […]

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Cuba Denied Having An Authoritarian Political System At The UN

19.10.2024 / SEISUKOHAD /

During the CEDAW review of Cuba, Estonian expert Marianne Mikko referred to Cuba’s political system as “authoritarian” and to gaps in gender equality in leadership positions. GENEVA (apro).- Cuba categorically denied having an authoritarian political system, in the context of the country’s examination by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). During […]

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