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Question
Which commission was set up on the status of women. What are its main functions.
Solution
Commission on the Status of Women: It is a Commission which has 45 members and was set up in 1946 by UN Economic and Social Council. Its main functions are:
(i) To eliminate discrimination against women in areas like: education, employment, health, marriage and family life.
(ii) To improve the status of girl child.
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