Discover CEDAW, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1979. This powerful document, consisting of 30 articles, serves as an agenda for national action to end discrimination and upholds the principle of equality of men and women in legal systems worldwide. Nigeria's Federal Government ratified CEDAW without reservation in 1985, demonstrating its commitment to gender equality. The Optional Protocol to CEDAW was also signed by Nigeria in 2000 and ratified in 2004. Learn about the significance, purpose, and impact of CEDAW. Explore CEDAW's role in advancing women's rights globally.