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30 Years, 1 Journey: For All Women and Girls in Europe and Central Asia
In 1995, as women from across the world mobilized to attend the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, trains departed from multiple cities — Helsinki among them — carrying activists, visionaries, and changemakers determined to push the global agenda for gender equality forward. That journey became a powerful symbol of movement for women’s rights, solidarity and momentum, sparking decades of advocacy, progress, and collective action. Thirty years on, UN Women returns to Helsinki for a landmark event commemorating the anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, reflecting on the legacy of 1995 while shining a spotlight on the unfinished agenda and the urgent need to accelerate change.
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Start date: 08 May 2025 | Start time: 10:00 UTC +00:00
End date: 08 May 2025 | End time: 14:00 UTC +00:00
Location:
Helsinki,
Finland
Event description
Rooted in UN Women’s 6+1 Action Agenda, the event will bring together a vibrant mix of participants — including original Beijing train participants, policy makers, activists, content creators, and influencers — who are shaping the gender equality conversation today. Their voices will explore and challenge the current state of women’s rights across the region, highlighting persistent gaps, bold innovations, and pathways forward.
More than a commemoration, the Helsinki event will serve as a dynamic platform to connect past and present, tradition and innovation, activism and influence. It will reaffirm the region’s commitment to gender equality and serve as a rallying moment for renewed advocacy, intergenerational exchange, and collective action across Europe and Central Asia.
The event is co-hosted by UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia and UN Women National Committee in Finland.
Sponsored by: Europe and Central Asia Regional Office
Other Co-Sponsors: UN Women Finland