The UN and the gender dimension

Abstract

This document outlines the historical evolution of the United Nations' commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment, emphasizing that sustainable solutions to global issues cannot be achieved without the full participation of women. It traces the UN's efforts from the adoption of the Charter in 1945, which established gender equality as a fundamental human right, through the creation of key bodies such as the Commission on Human Rights and the Commission on the Status of Women. The text highlights significant milestones, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, and various international conferences that have shaped the global agenda for women's rights