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Summary
The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration is currently being held in Addis Ababa, and African feminists from across the world are sharing insights on the work done so far and how to achieve gender quality.
In honour of the 30th Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA), African feminists converge at the Beijing30 Conference, which is currently kickstarting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Consultation, which began on Oct. 30 and ends on Nov. 4, 2024, reviews the 1995 plan by the United Nations Women to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls.
The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action considered the most progressive blueprint ever for advancing women’s rights, includes the pledge to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls and other 11 thematic key areas. One hundred and eighty-nine countries, including Nigeria, pledged to the commitment having met in Beijing from Sept. 4 to 15 in 1995.
Following the commitment, vital women’s rights discussions will be held at the #AfricanBeijing30, such as the inclusion of African women and girls in the 12 thematic areas of #BPfA within the structure of the national reports, the progress made in advocating for women’s rights since 1995, and the challenges encountered.
“30 years ago in Beijing, the world committed to empowering women and achieving gender equality. As progress was made, the review showed more work still needed,” Faith Mbabazi said.
Popular Pan-African Feminist Organisation FemNet, which attended the consultation, urged women to remain united in solidarity, safeguard their gains, amplify their voices, and share progressive insights.
“We need an accountability strategy where each country holds others accountable for our shared recommendations. As feminists, we represent the unspoken issues, ensuring progressive ideas become part of Africa’s agenda,” the organisation tweeted.
