Beijing +30 refers to the 30-year anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, which took place in Beijing, China, in 1995. This conference was a significant event in the global movement for gender equality and women’s rights, resulting in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a comprehensive policy agenda for empowering women and promoting gender equity. The term “Beijing +30” highlights the ongoing evaluation and review of the commitments made during the conference, assessing progress, challenges, and the need for renewed efforts to achieve gender equality. The phrase typically signifies various global discussions, initiatives, and campaigns that aim to address the goals set forth in 1995 and strive for further advancements in women’s rights over the following decades. Such initiatives often focus on areas like economic empowerment, violence against women, health, education, and participation in decision-making processes.
The Intergenerational Dialogue on Beijing +30 highlighted the urgent need for advancing women's rights, focusing on the achievements since the historic 1995 Beijing Declaration. Key challenges include climate crises, the…