What to do:
Before March 2008: At the national level, before the nomination period in March 2008, begin to propose names of women's activists and feminists for the election with your government. Obtain their support for your candidate by creating publicity and support for her candidacy.
Once the list of nominees have been released in mid 2008: If you are in contact with progressive representatives of your government in your home country or in New York, please contact them and let them know that women's groups and women's rights advocates globally want independent experts from all over the world to be elected to the Committee. Please let them know that they are responsible for ensuring that the CEDAW Committee process continues to strengthen national efforts towards the realisation of women's rights. In some cases, it would be useful to send a letter stating what you know of the existing nominees and give reasons as to why you are recommending specific names to be considered (both in your region and in others). For further information about the election process, go to: http://www.iwraw-ap.org/committee/election.htm

For general information on the CEDAW Committee go to: http://www.iwraw-ap.org/committee.htm