CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women) is an international convention adopted by the United Nations (UN) to protect women's rights and prevent discrimination. CEDAW was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1979 and entered into force in 1981, intending to guarantee women's human rights, promote gender equality, and eliminate discrimination against women.
This Convention defines all forms of discrimination against women and encourages countries to take the necessary legislative and political measures to protect women's rights. CEDAW supports women's full and effective access to human rights in equality, freedom, political participation, education, employment, health, and family life.
The importance of CEDAW is that it provides a roadmap to achieve women's gender equality and monitors countries' progress on women's rights. The Convention encourages states to review their policies and laws, take steps to prevent discrimination, and establish mechanisms that protect women's rights.
CEDAW is an international milestone advocating for women's rights and promoting gender equality. By considering this Convention, countries should strive to strengthen women's rights and ensure that women participate equally in all aspects of society.
Turkey officially became a party to CEDAW in 1985. Being the Turkish side of CEDAW has increased awareness about women's rights in Turkey, gender equality of women, and prevention of discrimination have been ensured. It has been an important indicator that reflects the importance given to women's rights and its commitment to gender equality.
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