The Center’s Contract with Women of the USA® sets out 12 key principles for women’s human rights and equality. The
Contract with Women of the USA®is the US version of the Beijing
Platform for Action from the United Nations 1995 World Conference
on Women.
With our national network of women – and men -- state legislators in all 50 states, the Center works to transform these principles into policies and laws that make a difference in women’s lives.
The Principles
- Empowerment of Women
- Sharing Family Responsibilities
- Ending the Burden of Poverty
- High Quality, Affordable Heath Care
- Sexual and Reproductive Rights
- Workplace Rights
- Educational Equity
- Ending Violence Against Women
- Protecting a Healthy Environment
- Women as Peace Makers
- Honor International Commitments and Ratify CEDAW
- A Long-Term National Plan to Achieve Equality
Click here to learn more the new Report about the Contract with Women of the USA®!
