This report presents the institutional framework for the promotion and protection of women's rights in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, notably the legal and administrative authorities responsible for ensuring that the country's commitments are respected. The second part reviews the institutional, legislative, administrative and judicial measures adopted by the government to improve the living conditions of Mauritanian women and foster a climate suitable for the enjoyment of all the rights included in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.