Yaoundé, 26 August 2026

The official ceremony to launch the process for the elaboration of Cameroon’s combined 6th and 7th periodic reports on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was held at the United Nations Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa.

The ceremony was chaired by Mrs. Abena Ondoa née Obama Marie-Thérèse, Minister of Women’s Empowerment and the Family. It brought together representatives of public and para-public administrations, UN agencies, civil society organizations, associations working for the promotion of women and the family, religious bodies, and development partners.

The Cameroon Human Rights Commission (CHRC) was represented by Prof. Joyce Bayande Mbongo epse Endeley, Gender Focal Point, and Mrs. Adjomo Ela Emile Carol, Senoir Staff Member.

The workshop, through an inclusive and participatory process involving sectoral administrations, civil society, and technical and financial partners, documents the progress made by Cameroon in promoting and protecting women’s rights, identify persistent challenges, and propose actions to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment. Other meetings are envisage to finalise and validate the report prior to its submission to the CEDAW Committee.

It is worthy to mention that the State is expected to provide information on 25 subsection, including the role and contributions of the National Human Rights Institution in promoting and protecting women’s rights and gender equality.

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