305-3 Supplementary Act a/sa.02/05/15 Relating to Equality of Rights Between Women and Men for Sustainable Development in the ECOWAS Region

Summary

The adoption of this instrument epitomizes the people-centred credentials of the ECOWAS Vision 2020 and is indicative of the priority that ECOWAS leaders accord to gender equality and women’s empowerment in the scheme of the regional integration process. The Supplementary Act on Equality of Rights between Women and Men for Sustainable Development in the ECOWAS Region commits all ECOWAS Member states to the promotion of gender equality and equity in all sectors through appropriate policy and legislative formulation and reviews as well as strategy alignment. All stakeholders in the public, private and civil society domains have specific roles to play in the implementation of the Supplementary Act.

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Issuer

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Year

2015

Region

International

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

Regional

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Public administration
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals