The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is the most comprehensive international agreement on the basic human rights of women. It addresses women’s rights to equality in education, health care, employment, economics, law, property, family relations, marriage and political participation. Research and become involved in the workings of the Convention as it pertains to your country. Learn more: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/