Geena Davis Urges US To Pave Way For Women's Rights

Actress and Human Rights advocate Geena Davis called out to the United States to ratify the “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women”, and “stand as leader, example and inspiration” to the rest of the world.

She spoke at a press conference Thursday afternoon, on the status of women’s rights around the globe and possible U.S. ratification of the CEDAW. (0:09)

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Working For "Empowerment And Equality Of Women" A Passion, Says Geena Davis

Actress Geena Davis expressed her “whole-hearted” support for the “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women” during a press conference in D.C. Thursday afternoon. (0:16)

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Durbin Says U.S. Should "Step Up" On Women's Rights Agreement

Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) called on the United States to ratify the “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women during a press conference Thursday. (0:16)

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Dick Durbin: U.S. And Iran Have Both Failed To Ratify Women's Rights Agreement

On Thursday afternoon, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) told reporters that the United States should ratify the “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.” Durbin notes that Iran is another country that has not signed on to the international women’s rights agreement. (0:16)

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Senator Durbin Outlines Worldwide Challenges Facing Women

Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin, (D-Ill.) says that he has witnessed the struggle that thousands of women go through in underdeveloped countries during a press conference Thursday morning, on the possible U.S. ratification of the “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.” (0:25)

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