Women’s rights in review 30 years after Beijing

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Gender Law Newsletter FRI 2025#2, 01.06.2025 - Newsletter abonnieren

WORLD: WOMEN'S RIGHTS

2025
 
Review from UN Women.

Abstract: «This summary report highlights findings from the United Nations Secretary-General’s report on the review and appraisal of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the most comprehensive stocktaking on gender equality and women’s rights available globally. In 2025, the world celebrates 30 years of achievement on the platform, a visionary 1995 plan agreed by 189 governments to achieve the equal rights of ALL women and girls. The review 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. Innovation is accelerating progress, and opportunities are opening to scale up proven strategies. Yet gender discrimination remains deeply embedded in all economies and societies, imposing chronic constraints on the rights and hopes of women and girls. Extensive participation in the review reflects the continued relevance and critical importance of the Beijing Platform for Action, including in reaching the global Sustainable Development Goals. Based on the findings, UN-Women has collaborated with partners to design the Beijing+30 Action Agenda. This brings people together to realize the promises of the platform and the global goals, reinforcing how everyone has a role to play.»

Information (https://www.unwomen.org)