Summary

The Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice conducted a visit to Chile from 1 to 9 September 2014. The present report describes the context surrounding gender equality and the human rights of women in Chile and analyses related achievements and challenges. It examines the legal, institutional and policy framework for promoting equality and the participation and empowerment of women in economic, social, political and public life, with particular attention to women in situations of vulnerability. The Working Group makes recommendations for eliminating discrimination and promoting equality.