يحدد التعليق العام هذا بعض العوامل التي تؤثر على تمتع المرأة على أساس من المساواة بالحقوق المنصوص عليها في العهد، ويحدد نوع المعلومات المطلوبة فيما يتعلق بهذه الحقوق.
Likewise, States should report on measures taken to discharge their responsibilities in relation to cultural or religious practices within minority communities that affect the rights of women. In their reports, States parties should pay attention to the contribution made by women to the cultural life of their communities.