Demande directe (CEACR) - adoptée 1998, publiée 87ème session CIT (1999)

The Committee notes the Government's report and attached documentation.

1. The Committee notes with interest the popular initiative to introduce the principle of non-discrimination between the sexes into section 4 of Act No. 59 of 8 July 1974, on the "Declaration of Rights". At the same time, the Committee requests the Government to consider giving legal expression to the principle of equal remuneration between men and women for work of equal value and would be grateful if the Government would keep it informed of the status of this proposed legislation. Please provide a copy once it is adopted.

2. The Committee further notes with interest the Government's creation of the "Commission for the Study of Problems concerning the Integration of Laws for the Legal Equality of Women". The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information relevant to the Convention regarding the activities of the newly formed Commission.