Boutros Boutros-Ghali message of the Secretary-General

Abstract

In his 1995 International Women's Day message, United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali emphasizes the critical role of women's rights in addressing global challenges. He highlights the interconnectedness of women's empowerment with solving the world's most pressing social, economic, and political issues. The UN has long prioritized women's rights, with milestones such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and the 1993 Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Boutros-Ghali underscores the importance of translating these commitments into legally binding frameworks.