How Megatrends Affect Advancement of Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment in Asia and the Pacific

By Srinivas Tata, Christine Arab and Channe Lindstrøm Oğuzhan
BANGKOK, Thailand, Nov 7 2024 (IPS)

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995 during the Fourth World Conference on Women, remains a cornerstone in the global pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment. With the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review fast approaching, now is the time to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that remain in Asia and the Pacific.
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