United Nations Women's Rights Convention (CEDAW)

The United Nations Women's Rights Convention, known as CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women), is an international treaty adopted in 1979. It aims to promote gender equality by obligating countries to eliminate discrimination and ensure women have equal rights in areas like education, employment, health, and legal status. Countries that sign and ratify it commit to implementing laws and policies that protect women's rights and to regularly report on their progress. CEDAW serves as a global framework to advance women's equality and address gender-based discrimination worldwide.