Often referred to as an 'international bill of rights for women ' , the convention set out to end all forms of discrimination against women and still is yet to be ratified by the United States . Mandela fought apartheid and advanced women 's rights . Women made up a third of Mandela 's cabinet while in office . He celebrated Women 's Day on May 9 .
Mandela fought apartheid and advanced women 's rights . Women made up a third of Mandela 's cabinet while in office . He celebrated Women 's Day on May 9 .