File #: Res. 2021-056    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/2/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/15/2021 Final action:
Title: Consideration of Resolution of Support for the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Attachments: 1. 1 - Res. of Support of CEDAW, 2. 2 - CEDAW overview, 3. 3 - Cities that have passed CEDAW legislation 5-2021, 4. 4 - CEDAW - US Discrimination Minnesota, 5. 5 - CEDAW Powerpoint Presentation
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City Council Meeting Date:                      June 15, 2021

 

To:                                          Mayor and City Council

                                          City Administrator

 

From:                                          Beth Kallestad, Program Coordinator

 

 

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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.

 

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