Beijing, China – On October 13-14, global leaders gathered in the heart of the Chinese mainland to kick off the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, co-hosted by China and UN Women. On Monday, the chair’s statement set out a clear roadmap: resist regression and fast-track women’s all-round development. 🌟
Faced with new challenges and opportunities, participants forged consensus in ten action-packed areas. Here’s what’s on their agenda:
- Peace & Security: Create a safe environment and ensure women participate fully and equally in peace processes. ✌️
- Women in Development: Harness the transformative power of women to drive sustainable growth and prosperity. 💼
- End Discrimination & Violence: Eliminate all forms of bias and violence, with extra support for those facing crises. 🚫
- Youth Empowerment: Unlock the potential of young women to lead the way. 🎓
- Strengthen Institutions: Build robust policies and national mechanisms that elevate women’s status. 🏛️
- Family Support: Promote family-friendly measures and encourage shared responsibilities at home. 🤝
- Health & Well-being: Boost women's access to poverty reduction, education, health services, employment, and social security. ❤️
- Climate Action: Involve women fully in environmental governance and disaster response. 🌱
- Digital Inclusion: Drive a digital transformation that empowers women as equal leaders and innovators. 💻
- Global Cooperation: Expand North-South, South-South, and tripartite partnerships to tackle shared challenges. 🌐
The statement also praised China’s achievements in gender equality and reaffirmed a commitment to accelerate the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action alongside the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With this 10-point plan, participants hope to spark real change and inspire the next generation of women leaders! 🚀
Stay tuned as this youth-focused summit champions fresh ideas and connects cultures, bringing us one step closer to a more equal world. ✨
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