The world celebrates 30 years of achievement on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a visionary 1995 plan agreed by 189 governments to achieve the equal rights of all women and girls. The UN Secretary-General’s report on the 30-year review and appraisal of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action reflects global, regional, and national reviews of 159 countries, summarizing progress and priorities for further action. It finds that many countries have made strides on gender equality and women’s empowerment, from banning discrimination in employment to adopting gender-responsive climate action plans. This summary report highlights findings from the UN Secretary-General’s report.
| Asset Type: | Publications |
| Collection: | International Organizations |
| Subject: | 2030 agenda for sustainable development, Beijing Platform for Action, Economic empowerment, Ending violence against women and girls, Gender equality and women’s empowerment, Human rights, Inter-governmental processes, Leadership and political participation, Sustainable Development Goals, Women’s rights, Youth, Assessments, Institutional reports |
| Author: | UN Women |
| Publisher: | UN Women |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
