City Council Meeting Date: June 15, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Beth Kallestad, Program Coordinator
Title
Consideration of Resolution of Support for the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
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Action Requested:
The City Council is asked to consider a resolution of support for the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Summary Report:
A presentation was received with information provided by Ellen J. Kennedy, Ph.D., Executive Director World Without Genocide at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
This information was shared with the Northfield Human Rights Commission at their meeting on June 10, 2021. The HRC considered adopting a motion requesting the Northfield City Council adopt the resolution of support for CEDAW. Information regarding their final action will be provided in a supplemental memo prior to the meeting.
Alternative Options:
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Financial Impacts:
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Tentative Timelines:
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