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UN Women to brief on Beijing+30 report and mark International Women’s Day at UN
Summary
UN Women officials will brief at the UN on the report 'Women’s Rights in Review: 30 Years After Beijing' and lead Friday events at the General Assembly Hall for International Women’s Day, with senior officials and invited performers participating.
The United Nations spokesperson said UN Women will present guests to brief on the report "Women’s Rights in Review: 30 Years After Beijing" and will help mark International Women’s Day at the UN this Friday with an official commemoration in the General Assembly Hall.
Why it matters: The briefing and commemoration will highlight progress and ongoing gaps 30 years after the 1995 Beijing conference on women’s rights; the secretary‑general is scheduled to deliver remarks at the commemoration.
The spokesperson said the briefing will include Sarah Hendricks, described in the announcement as Director of Policy Grama and Intergovernmental Affairs at UN Women, and Papa Sekh, identified as chief of the research and data section at UN Women, who will discuss the Beijing+30 report and related events.
The spokesperson also said Sima Bahus, identified in the briefing as the executive director of UN Women, will take part; invited participants include gymnast Ali Reisman, dancer Ingrid Silva, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Jahad Dukkure for Africa, and the cast of the Broadway show SUFS. The spokesperson added, ‘‘I myself will not be performing, but I encourage you all to attend.’’ The event was said to start at 10 a.m. on Friday.
Less critical details and next steps: The spokesperson said the secretary‑general’s remarks and other materials from the event will be shared by the UN press office.
