World leaders convened at the United Nations this week to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the landmark Beijing World Conference on Women, first held in Beijing in 1995. Delegates from across the globe recommitted to empowering women and girls through new policies and partnerships.
The UN Secretary-General described the original 1995 gathering as "the most ambitious global political commitment on women's rights ever achieved." Looking back, he highlighted how the conference sparked decades of progress in education, health, and political representation.
Yet, officials warned that "a lot more still needs to be done." From closing pay gaps and boosting female leadership to combating violence against women, speakers agreed that sustained effort is essential to turn commitments into real-world impact.
As the global community charts its next steps, governments, activists, and businesses are exploring fresh strategies to ensure equality remains at the heart of international agendas.
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World leaders mark 30 years since Beijing World Conference on Women
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