The United Nations has announced a comprehensive strategy to accelerate gender equality and protect women’s rights globally. The initiative, revealed during a high-level summit, aims to address persistent inequalities in areas such as economic empowerment, political representation, education, and protection against gender-based violence.
The plan includes increased funding for women-focused programs, stronger legal frameworks to safeguard women’s rights, and initiatives to close the gender pay gap. The UN also emphasized the need for greater collaboration with governments, businesses, and civil society to create lasting systemic change.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that despite progress over the years, gender inequality remains a major global challenge. He urged world leaders to commit to concrete actions that ensure women and girls have equal opportunities in all aspects of life.
The unveiling of this plan comes as part of the UN’s broader commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5, which focuses on gender equality and women’s empowerment by 2030.
