Maseru, Feb. 16 — The Kingdom of Lesotho has participated in the 92nd Session of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), held in Geneva from February 2nd to 20th, where it presented and defended its combined Fifth to Seventh Periodic Reports under the Convention.
The high-level delegation was led by the Attorney General of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Adv. Rapelang Motsieloa, who engaged in a constructive dialogue with the Committee’s independent experts on the country’s progress in advancing gender equality and protecting the rights of women and girls.
During the interactive session, the delegation outlined legislative, policy and institutional measures undertaken to eliminate discrimination against women, strengthen protection mechanisms and promote the empowerment of women and girls across various sectors.
The discussions also addressed ongoing reforms aimed at tackling persistent challenges, including access to justice, economic empowerment and the prevention of gender-based violence.
The review forms part of Lesotho’s obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women which requires State Parties to periodically report on measures taken to implement the Convention.
Lesotho reaffirmed its commitment to upholding its international human rights obligations and accelerating efforts to ensure substantive equality for Basotho women and girls.
The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Geneva reiterated its dedication to supporting the country’s active engagement within the United Nations human rights system and to fostering continued cooperation with international partners.
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