Russian Federation's Fourth Periodic Report under the ICESCR Examined
Friday, November 28, 2003 3:00 PM
The Russian Federation's Fourth Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)was examined by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights during its 31st session from 10 November 2003 to 28 November 2003. The Russian Federation ratified the ICESCR on 3 January 1976. In its concluding observations, the Committee welcomed efforts to increase women's participation in the political sphere and to protect against discrimination in the workplace. It expressed concern, however, over wage disparities between women and men, as well as sexual harassment of women. The Committee encouraged the government to pass the draft law, "On State Guarantees of Equal Rights and Freedoms, and Equal Opportunities, for Men and Women in the Russian Federation" and to adopt legislation prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace and improving the work environment for women. For more information on the Russian Federation's Reporting Schedule, please visit the Russian Federation section of this website.