Author: Liza Kane-Hartnett
Beijing+25: Building A Feminist Future at the United Nations
By Liza Kane-Hartnett
2020 could be a watershed moment for women's rights and the global feminist movement as it marks the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—the groundbreaking document that committed governments worldwide to achieve gender equality. To celebrate the progress made and recommit to addressing the remaining gaps, the UN has launched Beijing+25—a drive for new commitments to gender equality—to finally make the vision of Beijing a reality.
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