CEDAW Convention recognizes Venezuela efforts for greater inclusion of women http://www.avn.info.ve/contenido/cedaw-convention-recognizes-venezuela-efforts-greater-inclusion-women The Committee of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) welcomes the efforts of the Venezuelan State to reinforce national mechanisms to improve the participation of female citizens and vindication of their rights.CEDAW was pleased with the approval, in 1999, of a new Constitution which stipulates equality between man and woman in all spheres of life, including provisions to protect women's human rights and preventing a sexist language.Up to next Saturday Dec. 10th, in Venezuela's Ministry of Women and Gender Equality is holding a workshop on the Defense of Human Rights envisaged in the CEDAW. It discusses issues such as Equality and discrimination; Equality and Equity; Multiple Discrimination (indigenous, Afro Descendant, farmers); Basic Rights; Policies, programs and mechanisms of implementation.