وقد تستند الحكومات على هذه القوانين لدى انعقاد دورات لجنة الاتفاقية دليلا على أن الحكومات تمتثل لالتزاماتها بموجب اتفاقية المرأة.
Many important laws for women worldwide have been passed following CEDAW ratification, women's NGOs have frequently used the Convention as a component of their campaigns to push for these laws, and Governments may rely on these laws at CEDAW Committee sessions as proof that they are fulfilling their obligations under the Convention.