Optional Protocol to CEDAW

The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) allows women to bring complaints about violations of their rights to an international committee if their country has not adequately addressed their issues. This Protocol provides a mechanism for women to seek justice when domestic remedies fail. It complements the main CEDAW treaty, which aims to eliminate discrimination against women globally. By ratifying this Protocol, countries commit to ensuring women's rights are protected and provide a platform for accountability on an international level.