CSW69: Gender Equality Still Elusive 30 Years After Beijing Declaration
The 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), also known as Beijing+30, recently reviewed the progress made on gender equality since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration 30 years ago. The conference highlighted ongoing challenges and new obstacles, while also noting pushback against gender justice in many countries.
CSW69 addressed critical issues such as gender-based violence, wage gaps, and lack of access to education and healthcare. It was noted that women and girls of color, as well as LGBTQ+ women, are disproportionately affected by these challenges. The Episcopal Church, among other organizations, advocated for prioritizing resources for marginalized women and girls, increasing their access to decision-making, and eliminating gender-based violence.
The conference also acknowledged new challenges since the Beijing Declaration, including the gender digital divide, artificial intelligence, evolving definitions of gender and sex, and culture wars. Delegates participated in ecumenical and interfaith events, including opening and closing Eucharist, to discuss these issues and promote gender equality.
Despite significant progress since the Beijing Declaration, CSW69 highlighted that there is still much work to be done to achieve gender equality. With nearly 130 million girls not enrolled in school and women worldwide earning about 80% of what men do for the same work, the conference emphasized the need for continued efforts to address these persistent challenges and new obstacles.
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