Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action is a comprehensive global policy framework for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, in 1995. 189 countries endorsed it, making it one of the most
significant international commitments to advancing the rights and opportunities of women and girls. This framework remains one of the most comprehensive global agendas for achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment. The conference identified 12 critical areas of concern, addressing issues such as women’s health, economic participation, and violence against women, with global commitments to promote and protect women’s rights.