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In 2025, the global community will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995). The Beijing Declaration serves as a global policy framework and blueprint for achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls worldwide.

Adopted in 1994 by 189 countries, the Beijing Declaration calls upon governments, the international community, and civil society, including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, to take strategic action.

As a pivotal framework for transformative change, the Platform outlines comprehensive commitments for women across 12 critical areas of concern, namely, poverty, education and training, health, violence, armed conflict, economics, power and decision-making, institutional arrangements, human rights, media, environment, and the girl child.

With the 30^th anniversary of Beijing in sight, the UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) gears up for new initiatives and opportunities to reengage, reaffirm commitments, bolster political will, mobilize the public, and take stock of progress made. Additionally, it seeks to identify actions needed to overcome barriers to gender equality and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Check this space for news and updates and join the conversation using the hashtag #Beijing30!

Press release: Member States renew their political commitment to gender equality at the Beijing+30 Regional Review Meeting

Together for equality: UN Women revives the spirit of Beijing by uniting civil society under the theme 'We are Many and One'

Institutional mechanisms from the region place gender equality at the heart of their work

Final Beijing+30 dialogue: Youth from Europe and Central Asia advocate for co-creating an equal future

Civil society organizations from Europe and Central Asia lead the way in shaping the Beijing+30 review process

Youth across the region call for intergenerational dialogue to break down gender stereotypes

Region’s civil society organizations join forces to build peaceful societies free from violence, stigma, and stereotypes

Civil society from Europe and Central Asia mobilizes to advance progress on gender equality ahead of Beijing+30 anniversary

Youth and Adolescents from Europe and Central Asia Open the Dialogue on Gender Equality

Speak youth to power: UN Women Europe and Central Asia launches a blog for youth to speak out for gender equality and women’s rights in commemoration of the Beijing Declaration's 30th anniversary

In the words of Guncha Annageldiyeva: “We must strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or gender, has the opportunity to contribute to peace discussions”

In the words of Branislava Arađan: “Online harassment can hinder young women’s participation in public discussions and activism”

Take five: “Participatory policy-making and meaningful youth involvement are vital in our rapidly changing world”

Tajikistan

Changing our collective mindset is a gradual process

Türkiye

I love playing football and want to do it without facing discrimination

Ukraine

Appealing education and awareness campaigns are essential to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination

Türkiye

Legal, social, economic, and political changes are crucial for a more just world

Kazakhstan

Without safety at home and work, women do not have the same personal and professional opportunities as men

Serbia

By understanding the power of language, we can build a Serbia where gender equality becomes the cornerstone of our identity

North Macedonia

How has violence against women become routine, recurring news in our country?

Beijing+30 Regional Review Meeting “Reviewing 30 years of Beijing Commitments to Accelerate Gender Equality in the UNECE Region”

International Conference “Charting the Future 30 Years after Beijing: Effective Institutional Mechanisms for the Advancement of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment”

Third Youth and Adolescent Dialogues ahead of the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

Third Civil Society Online Consultation ahead of the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

Call for Side Event Proposals: Beijing+30 Regional Review Meeting

Youth and adolescent dialogues ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

Civil society consultation ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

The Beijing+30 National-level Review and Questionnaire Virtual Workshop

Socializing the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action

Following a call for applications, UN Women ECARO established the Beijing+30 Civil Society Steering Committee in April 2024, comprising 12 civil society organizations with different profiles and mandates from the region are part of this committee.

The Committee aims to ensure effective engagement of regional and national women’s rights organizations and civil society groups in the regional review process for the 2025 global review of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. It will also offer input into the review process, organize forums, contribute to negotiation processes, and facilitate the involvement of civil society organizations to drive meaningful change. Check out the list of the organizations right here.

Meet Beijing+30 Steering Committee Members.

If you have any questions, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions here.

• UN Women CSW69/Beijing+30 Preparations Web Page
• Guidance Note for Comprehensive National-Level Reviews
• Regional assessment of implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in Europe and Central Asia
• Beijing+25: Current context, emerging issues and prospects for gender equality and women’s rights
• Beijing+25 Regional Review Meeting, Key messages from sessions
• Regional Review of Progress: Regional Synthesis for Beijing+25