The CEDAW Committee, formally known as the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, is a group of experts established by the United Nations to monitor the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. This convention, adopted in 1979, aims to promote women's rights and eliminate gender-based discrimination globally. The committee reviews reports submitted by countries that are parties to the convention, assessing their progress and challenges in achieving gender equality. It also provides recommendations and guidance to help nations improve their policies and practices related to women's rights and empowerment.