Canada: Copy of an Organization of American States (OAS) convention called the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 November 1996 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | ZZZ25569.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Canada: Copy of an Organization of American States (OAS) convention called the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women, 1 November 1996, ZZZ25569.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6abf594.html [accessed 31 May 2023] |
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A copy of this convention is available at Regional Documentation Centres. The call number is LAW.INS.ZZ.C6.
According to a representative of the Treaty Section of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, DC, Canada has not yet ratified or signed the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women (13 Nov. 1996).
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
Reference
Treaty Section, Organization of American States, Washington, DC. 13 November 1996. Telephone interview with representative.
