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Secretary-General's statement before the department of public information conference
Abstract
The statement by the Secretary-General at the Department of Public Information Conference commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing. The conference marked a significant milestone in the ongoing struggle for gender equality, development, and peace. The Secretary-General expresses gratitude to the Chinese government for hosting the event and acknowledges the contributions of pioneers in the women's movement. He reaffirms his commitment to implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The statement highlights three critical issues: the disproportionate impact of conflict on women and children, the need for further progress in women's societal roles, and the persistent gender disparities in the workplace. The Secretary-General calls for greater sensitivity to women's issues in UN peace operations, improved access to education and healthcare, and increased representation of women in high-level positions. He urges continued efforts to integrate gender awareness into all aspects of the UN's work and to achieve true equality of opportunity.