The adoption of a human rights treaty is often a historic moment and an important step in advancing the rights the treaty aims to address. It serves primarily as a legal instrument that establishes standards and creates obligations for states. While the CEVAWG has been celebrated as a progressive step in advancing the rights of women and girls, we have also noted significant gaps in its substance that may impede its ability to achieve its objectives.

The Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa, Fòs Feminista, and Akina Mama wa Afrika are jointly organising a strategy consultation designed for a comprehensive analysis of the Convention. Over the course of three days, feminist legal scholars, practitioners, and activists will examine the Convention in detail, reviewing it line by line and article by article to evaluate its progress and identify any gaps. The intended outcomes of this consultation are to generate recommendations and strategise ways to engage with the CEVAWG.