Africa regional review summary report :Beijing declaration and platform for action 2020-2024

Abstract

Women’s Rights are human rights. This message came out loud and clear from the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA). The BPfA offered a roadmap, with clear goals to address 12 critical areas of concern affecting women and girls– from education and health to economic empowerment, political participation, and human rights. In 2025, the world commemorates the 30th anniversary of the BPfA and is a somber reminder that while progress has been made, we are still far from achieving its BPfA goals. The present document highlights the achievements, challenges, and key actions undertaken by African member States to advance gender equality and women's empowerment. It also identifies key priority areas for action over the next five years to accelerate progress toward gender equality in Africa.