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MCQ practice · SSC Bangladesh and Global Studies Board questions · Chapter 9: The United Nations and Bangladesh

Dhaka Board 2020

Which is the document that cancels all discrimination against women?

Think it through first, then pick an option.

  1. a UNICEF
  2. b UNIFEM
  3. c UNFPA
  4. d CEDAW
Answer and explanation

Correct answer: d CEDAW

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women is known as CEDAW.

Why the other options are wrong

  • a UNICEF: UNICEF is the UN Children’s Fund. The right answer here is: CEDAW.
  • b UNIFEM: UNIFEM is the women’s development fund, not a convention; the convention is CEDAW.
  • c UNFPA: UNFPA is the population fund. The right answer here is: CEDAW.