International Instrument January 1, 1966
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Convention on the Political Rights of Women (1953)
This Convention recognizes and protects the equal political rights of women, including the right to vote and hold public office. Malawi acceded in 1966.
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The Convention on the Political Rights of Women, adopted in 1953, is the first international treaty to recognize and protect the equal political rights of women, including the right to vote and to hold public office. Malawi became a party to the Convention in 1966, affirming its commitment to gender equality in political participation.
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