Japan
CEDAW: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (adopted on 18 December 1979). Relevant articles: 2, 4, 14 and 16.
Ratified on 25 June 1985
CEDAW-OP: Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (adopted on 6 October 1999).
Ratified on 25 June 1985
ICESCR: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (adopted on 16 December 1966). Relevant articles: 2(2), 3 and 11(1).
Ratified on 21 September 1979
ICCPR: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (adopted on 16 December 1966). Relevant articles: 2(1), 3, 14, 16 and 23(4).
Ratified on 21 September 1979
Other international regulations
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Accessed 14 January 1996.
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