1. 1 LAA COMMITTEE 2008 - 2010 ZI ADVOCACY FRAMEWORK – SUMMARY ZONTA GOALS#CEDAW ARTICLESDESCRIPTORS LEGAL STATUS (INCL. PROFESSIONAL STATUS) Part I Articles 1 – 6 Part IV – Law Articles 15 and 16 Article 1 -Eliminate Discrimination Article 2 -Policy Measures Article 3-Guarantee of Basic Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms Article 4 -Special Measures Article 5 -Sex Role Stereotyping and Prejudice Article 6 -Prostitution (as a result of Trafficking) Article 15-Law Article 16-Marriage and Family Life POLITICAL STATUS Part II – Political and Public Life Articles 7 - 9 Article 7-Political and Public Life Article 8 - Representation Article 9 - Nationality

2. 2 LAA COMMITTEE 2008 - 2010 ZI ADVOCACY FRAMEWORK – SUMMARY (cont.) ZONTA GOALS#CEDAW ARTICLESDESCRIPTORS ECONOMIC STATUS Part III – Employment Article 11 Part III – Economic and Social Benefits Article 13 Part III – Rural Women Article 14 Article 11 -Employment -right to work -same employment opportunities -free choice of profession -equal pay/benefits -maternity leave etc. Article 13 - Economic and Social Benefits -right to family benefits -right to bank loans, credit -right to participate in recreation, sport, cultural pursuits Article 14 - Rural Women -participate in development planning -access to adequate health care, training, education etc. -enjoy adequate living conditions

3. 3 LAA COMMITTEE 2008 - 2010 ZONTA GOALS#CEDAW ARTICLESDESCRIPTORS EDUCATIONAL STATUS HEALTH STATUS Part III – EDUCATION Article 10 Part III – HEALTH Article 12 Article 10-Education -same career/vocational guidance -access to same curricula, teaching staff, premises etc of same quality -same opportunities for scholarships/grants -reduce drop-out rates for women and girls -access to information and advice on family planning Article 12-Health -equal access to health care -provided with services re pregnancy, confinement and post-natal period, granting free services where necessary and adequate nutrition ZI ADVOCACY FRAMEWORK – SUMMARY (cont.) #Bylaws Article II (a), (c) -Improving the Status of Women -Promoting Justice and Universal Respect for Human Rights