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UN Women's Rights Committee

The UN Women's Rights Committee, formally known as the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee), is a group of expert representatives from different countries. Their role is to monitor how well countries are following the commitments made under the CEDAW treaty, which aims to eliminate discrimination and promote gender equality. Countries submit reports on their progress, and the committee reviews these, offering advice and recommendations. This process helps hold governments accountable and encourages them to implement policies that uphold women's rights and promote equality globally.