Which of the following is true about the status of women in the international community?

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Discrimination against women in political and public life is considered illegal by international treaties such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. These treaties are recognized and ratified by numerous countries in the international community.

Answer: B
 This statement is false as NGOs continue to advocate for women's rights around the world.

Answer: C
 This statement is false as rape is considered a violation of human rights and is prohibited by international law regardless of the context in which it occurs.

Answer: D
 This statement is false as there are international standards against trafficking in women, including the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, which supplements the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.

Which of the Following Is True About the Status of Women