Summary

The Secretariat has the honour to transmit to the Human Rights Council the report of the Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice on its visit to the United States of America, conducted from 30 November to 11 December 2015. The report describes the situation regarding gender equality and the human rights of women in the country and analyses 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 victims of multiple forms of discrimination. The Working Group presents its recommendations for further progress in eliminating discrimination and promoting equality.