CEDAW/C/2006/III/3/Add.3
the protection of their equal rights. Among the participants were academics and legal experts,
representatives of the government, international organizations, and women NGOs, household service
companies, female migrants and representatives from the media. Mr. Khalid Malik, UN Resident
Coordinator in China, closed the event with a message of Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the
United Nations and highlighted the vital role women play in a successful development processes,
lauded the advances made in and pointed to the necessity to continue the efforts to empower women.
Radio Program on legal rights for domestic workers
In 2006, the UNESCO Beijing Office will continue its work in the promotion and protection of the
legal rights and interests of female domestic workers. Following up on the 8 March event “Legal
Rights of Female Migrants”, UNESCO Beijing will develop a radio program that (1) distributes
knowledge on domestic workers’ legal rights, (2) provides a platform for discussion, and (3) promotes
empowerment of female migrants.
Fellowships
2 fellowships were granted to Chinese women representing a sum of $27,722. Fields of study include:
developmental biology and environment. One co-sponsored fellowship UNESCO/L’Oreal, and one
Regular Programme.
Cuba
Basic Statistics - Population and Education
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Country
Cuba
Country
Cuba
Country
Cuba
Year
2002/03
Year
2002/03
Education Enrolment - Primary
Gross Enrolment Ratio (%)
Net Enrolment Ratio (%)
Total
Male
Female
Total
Male
Female
98
100
96
…
…
…
Education Enrolment - Secondary
Gross Enrolment Ratio (%)
Net Enrolment Ratio (%)
Total
Male
Female
Total
Male
Female
93
94
92
86
86
86
Year
2002/03
Total
34
Education Enrolment - Tertiary
Gross Enrolment Ratio (%)
Male
Female
29
39
Gender
Parity Index
GER - NER
…
Gender
Parity Index
GER – NER
…
Gender
Parity Index
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Ratification of the Convention Against Discrimination in Education
Cuba has ratified the UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education (02/02/1963)
Constitution: Date of adoption/date of entry into force: 24 February 1976.
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