It's been 25 years since more than 30,000 women from 200 countries gathered in China at the UN’s Fourth World Conference on Women.
Last year, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, together with Nobel Prize Laureates Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege, presented the report of theto world leaders in Biarritz at the G7 Summit in France. UN Women also convened activist and political leaders in New York City last September for an event called “Gender Equality: from the Biarritz Partnership to the Beijing+25 Generation Equality Forum.
Sweden’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anne Linde, explained how systemic bias puts women at risk—economically, socially and even physically. In 104 countries, there are laws preventing women from carrying out certain jobs. When it comes to a car crash, there is a 47 percent higher risk of women being severely hurt, because the car crash dummy is made with a male body. In 45 economies, there are no laws protecting women against violence in their own home.
“There cannot be social change without equality of gender,” Ebrard declared. “If we do not reach that, there will be no progress.” He added, enthusiastically: “I am a feminist, and we are waiting for you in Mexico.” Spain’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Fernando Martín Valenzuela is also focused on making all resources available to support women and children in order to work towards real participation and towards peace and towards the SDG 2030. “We live in a world where we can all achieve our dreams,” he said. “We need to work to close gaps in gender equality, make sure we have laws against discrimination and work for gender justice.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
25 Ways to Wear the Animal Print Trend — Starting at $25Even in the most conservative of cuts, there's no denying the boldness of an animal print. Take a basic soft t-shirt for example: embellish it with a cheetah
Read more »
25 Most Relatable Lyrics From Selena Gomez’s New Album “Rare”“This is just what the doctor ordered.”
Read more »
The 25 Best Running Movies Ever MadeFinish your run, grab some popcorn, and get motivated by the best cinema out sport has to offer.
Read more »
Have a Round Face? These 25 Hairstyles Will Look Amazing On YouHow to embrace, accentuate, and highlight your best features. Will a blunt bob make my cheeks look wide? Are bangs OK? What's better: a side part or middle part? These deeply philosophical musings belong to those with round face shapes, whose forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are roughly the same width. But don't worry- we're breaking down our favorite hairstyles for round faces and why they work, ahead.
Read more »
Have a Round Face? These 25 Hairstyles Will Look Amazing On YouHow to embrace, accentuate, and highlight your best features. Will a blunt bob make my cheeks look wide? Are bangs OK? What's better: a side part or middle part? These deeply philosophical musings belong to those with round face shapes, whose forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are roughly the same width. But don't worry- we're breaking down our favorite hairstyles for round faces and why they work, ahead.
Read more »
Alice Smith Wants You To Trust Yourself: BUST Interview'You’ve got to trust yourself, know yourself which means you have to pay attention to yourself and be real honest,' alicesmithmusic tells us.
Read more »