Board #33 - Understanding Cities for CEDAW: The Case of D.C. and the Localization of International Law

• In Event: 74-313 - Poster Session: Gender, Human Rights and Social Inclusion

Brief Overview

Why did Washington, D.C. adopt one of the strongest CEDAW ordinances in the U.S.? This project analyzes the local, international, and federalism-based motivations driving the adoption of D.C. Law 24-303 and its uniquely strong enforcement mechanisms.

Author

• Scarlett Prendergast, American University