UN-Women released a report titled "Women's Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing"

In order to advance gender equality in 12 key areas, 189 countries, including India, joined the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) in 1995. The report looks at the progress made globally on this agenda.

BPfA was adopted by the UN at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China.

According to the report on economic inequality, women face significant obstacles, including 20% lower incomes and a large number of insecure, unpaid jobs. It will take 137 years to eradicate extreme poverty among women.

Safety & Violence: One in three women experience sexual or physical abuse. 53% of people encounter gender-based abuse online. In 2024, backlash against women's rights is reported in 25% of countries.

Political Exclusion: There are only 87 nations with female leaders.

36% of local seats and 27% of parliamentary seats are held by women.

Climate Crisis: As a result of climate change, 236 million women may experience food insecurity by 2050.

Gender-Responsive Policies: While 54% of nations monitor spending on gender equality, only 26% of them achieve the SDGs.

Path Ahead: Action Agenda for Beijing+30

• The Beijing+30 Action Agenda of UN Women is centered on the 6+1 key, where "+1" highlights the involvement of youth in these initiatives. steps to promote gender equality:
• Bridge the gender gap in digital
• Sustainable economic growth focused on women
• Put an end to violence against women.
• Boost the number of female leaders
• Encourage climate justice and ensure accountability in humanitarian, peace, and security efforts.

Progress and Achievements of BPfA

Legal Reforms: Since 1995, 1,531 laws pertaining to gender equality have been passed.

Workplace Rights: The number of nations that have outlawed gender discrimination in the workplace has increased from 58 to 162.

Since 1995, the proportion of women in parliament has doubled.

Ending Violence: In 88% of countries, laws that forbid gender-based violence have been reinforced.

Social Protection: Since 2010, a third more women are now receiving financial and social support.

International Initiatives: The United Nations supports gender equality and human rights through programs like the Generation Equality Forum (2021) and Pact for the Future (2024).