The Beijing Conference refers to the Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, China, in September 1995. This pivotal event brought together delegates from around the world to discuss and promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. The conference resulted in the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action, a comprehensive policy agenda aimed at addressing critical areas of concern for women, including education, health, violence against women, and economic participation. The platform emphasized the importance of women’s rights as human rights and highlighted the need for nations to implement measures for achieving gender equality. The Beijing Conference is significant for its role in influencing global policies and initiatives aimed at advancing women’s rights and gender equity in subsequent decades.
International Women's Day 2025 focuses on achieving true equality for women and girls, inspired by the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA). The theme emphasizes empowerment and aims to…