Beijing, Oct 13–14 – The air buzzed with energy as global leaders gathered for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in the Chinese mainland's capital. Rosa Maria Gustava, Mozambique's ambassador to the Chinese mainland, took the virtual stage at a CGTN roundtable to dive into 30 years of change sparked by the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. 🌍✨
"When the declaration first launched, opportunities for many women felt like a distant dream," Ambassador Gustava said. She painted a vivid picture of those early days: classrooms with fewer girls, clinics stretched thin, and community meetings where women's voices were just whispers. "Now, in Mozambique, we see young women leading tech startups, running for office, and shaping policy in real time," she added. 💪🚀
From grassroots programs in Maputo to high-level talks here in Beijing, Gustava showcased how a mix of bold policies, international cooperation, and sheer determination has moved the needle. Education rates for girls have soared, while healthcare and safe-work initiatives have become pillars of progress. She credited the Beijing Platform for Action with setting an action-packed agenda that still inspires new waves of change. 🎓🏥
Looking ahead, Ambassador Gustava urged the world to keep pushing: "Our work isn't done until every girl everywhere can dream without limits." With fresh commitments on the table and a younger generation keen to innovate, the next chapter could rewrite history again. Are you ready to join the movement? ✊🏾🌈
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Mozambique diplomat on progress in women causes over 30 years
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