Assuming that connectivity between states and the treaty is a prerequisite for impact translation, this chapter introduces the concepts of principled and substantive connectivity. The first is comprised of ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), reservations, and ratification of the Optional Protocol (OP). The second is comprised of States Parties’ reporting habits and dialogue frequency with the Committee. This chapter asks if levels of connectivity depend on any of the following characteristics: belonging to a certain world region, regime type, and level of domestic de facto gender equality. The chapter reveals that many more states have reached a high level of principled connectivity than meaningful substantive connectivity. This is mostly due to the sub-optimal reporting discipline of the majority of States Parties.