International recommendation

Migrant women and girls in education

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Themes:
Access to educationEquality and non-discrimination
Populations of concern:
Persons with an immigrant background and ethnic minoritiesWomen
Source:
CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/10, para. 39

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Policies, strategies, and action plans
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionMinistry of Education and Research

39. The Committee recommends that the State party set up structures to provide support to migrant women and girls to acquire the necessary qualifications to make them eligible to access vocational and university studies, with a view to contributing to their autonomy.