Observación (CEACR) - Adopción: 1999, Publicación: 88ª reunión CIT (2000)

The Committee notes the information provided in the Government's report.

The Committee notes with interest the adoption of Act No. VIII-947 of 1 December 1998 on equality of opportunities between men and women, which entered into force on 1 March 1999 with the aim of ensuring enforcement of equality of rights between women and men in access to employment, remuneration and employment conditions, including the prevention of sexual harassment. It also notes that this Act establishes the post of an ombudsman responsible for monitoring the application of the Act, and also the principle of equality between men and women. The Committee is addressing a request regarding other questions concerning the practical application of this Act directly to the Government.