The report describes the situation regarding gender equality and the human rights of women in the country and analyses achievements and challenges. It examines the legal, institutional and policy framework for promoting equality and the participation and empowerment of women in economic, social, political and public life, with particular attention to women victims of multiple forms of discrimination.

The present report describes the situation as it relates to gender equality and the human rights of women in Senegal and analyses the progress made and the challenges to be overcome in this area. It explores the legal, institutional and policy frameworks geared to promoting equality. It examines the extent of women’s participation and empowerment in economic, social, political, public, family and cultural life, as well as their access to health care.

The present report describes the context surrounding gender equality and the human rights of women in Peru and analyses related achievements and challenges. It examines the lega l, institutional and policy framework for promoting equality and the participation and empowerment of women in economic, social, political and public life, with particular attention to women in situations of vulnerability.

In the present report, the Working Group sets out the context and the legislative and institutional frameworks in Spain for preventing discrimination against women and ensuring effective equality between women and men. It reviews women’s participation in economic and social life, including the impact of the economic and financial crisis and austerity measures, and in political and public life. It examines the incidence of gender-based violence, including domestic violence and the effectiveness of measures adopted by the Government to combat it.

The present report describes the context surrounding gender equality and the human rights of women in Chile and analyses related achievements and challenges. It examines the legal, institutional and policy framework for promoting equality and the participation and empowerment of women in economic, social, political and public life, with particular attention to women in situations of vulnerability.

The Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice conducted a visit to Iceland from 16 to 23 May 2013. In the present report, the Working Group presents its main findings and makes recommendations following its visit.

In the present report, it sets out the context for gender equality and the human rights of women in China and discusses achievements and challenges. It considers the legal, institutional and policy frameworks for promoting equality, pays particular attention to the agenda for reform announced at the third plenary session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in November 2013 and analyses its potential impact on Chinese women.

In the present report, the Working Group presents its main findings and makes recommendations following its visit to Tunisia. It outlines the context pertaining to equality between women and men and women’s human rights, in particular in the light of the current political transition, presents the legal framework for equality and women’s human rights, including achievements and areas for further progress, and considers the institutional and policy framework for promoting equality and non-discrimination.

The present report outlines the legal, institutional and policy frameworks pertaining to equality and women’s human rights and efforts to implement these frameworks, as well as remaining challenges. It subsequently examines the issue of women’s participation in political and public life, and in the labour force, and systemic and multiple discrimination faced by Romani women. The report identifies good practices and concludes with recommendations.