A convenção sobre a eliminação de todas as formas de discriminação contra as mulheres (CEDAW): uma análise crítica da abordagem de violência de gênero

Abstract

This article presents a critical analysis of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), with a specific focus on its approach to gender-based violence. The research, grounded in a bibliographic review, explores the effectiveness of the guidelines established by CEDAW in promoting policies and practices aimed at combating violence against women at both global and local levels. The study engages with the contributions of scholars such as Gabriela Kyrillos, whose doctoral dissertation directly addresses the issue of gender-based violence from the perspective of CEDAW. In addition, the works of Judith Butler and Kimberlé Crenshaw are highlighted for their fundamental insights on gender and intersectionality. The study identifies significant gaps in the practical application of the Convention's recommendations, especially in contexts where cultural, social, and institutional barriers persist. It emphasizes the need for a more intersectional approach, taking into account the multiple forms of oppression faced by marginalized women, including those of different ethnicities, social classes, and sexual orientations. Despite the progress achieved through the implementation of CEDAW, which has led to greater awareness and some legal reforms, substantial challenges remain, particularly in translating the guidelines into effective and comprehensive public policies. The article reinforces findings from previous studies that, in order to increase its effectiveness, CEDAW must be enhanced with a stronger emphasis on intersectional approaches and the implementation of policies that address the structural causes of gender-based violence. By proposing the integration of intersectional analyses and structural measures, the article aligns itself with contemporary feminist critiques regarding the need to move beyond CEDAW's liberal paradigm, thereby promoting a more transformative impact on the protection of women's rights.