The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is an international treaty adopted in 1979 that commits countries to eliminate discrimination against women and promote gender equality. It requires governments to ensure women have equal rights in areas such as education, employment, political participation, and legal protections. CEDAW also encourages changing social and cultural practices that disadvantage women. Countries that ratify the treaty agree to take specific measures to create a fairer and more equal society, working towards ending discrimination based on gender.