The Beijing Platform for Action is a global policy agenda established during the Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, China, in 1995. It outlines specific actions and commitments for advancing gender equality and empowering women across various areas, including education, health, economic participation, and political representation. The platform serves as a comprehensive framework for governments, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to address the challenges faced by women and girls. Its adoption marked a significant milestone in international efforts to promote women’s rights and gender equality, urging the elimination of gender-based discrimination and violence, and calling for the active participation of women in all aspects of society. The Beijing Platform for Action emphasizes the importance of partnership between governments, civil society, and the private sector to achieve gender equality and sustainable development.
International Women’s Day 2025 emphasizes empowering young women and girls as leaders of transformative change. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, established 30 years ago, continues to drive progress…