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UN secretary-general says women’s rights are under siege at opening of Commission on the Status of Women
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The UN secretary-general opened the Commission on the Status of Women, saying women’s rights remain under attack three decades after the Beijing declaration; the briefing also noted International Day of Women Judges.
The United Nations marked the opening of the 69th Commission on the Status of Women with remarks from the secretary-general saying women’s rights are “under siege” three decades after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the UN spokesperson said.
The secretary-general described equality for women and girls as a human right and “a matter of justice and the foundation of sustainable development and lasting peace.” He urged countries to deliver on commitments made when they adopted the Pact for the Future, including investing in women’s and girls’ education and economic empowerment and eradicating all forms of violence and harassment.
Why it matters: the Commission on the Status of Women is an annual intergovernmental body that reviews progress on gender equality and sets global policy guidance. The spokesperson also noted that the day coincided with the International Day of Women Judges, emphasizing the link between investment in women and strengthened justice systems for fairness and equality before the law.
The UN called for concrete actions to protect and advance women’s rights and highlighted the need for investment in education, economic opportunities and protections from violence and harassment.
