Charting new paths for gender equality and empowerment : Asia-Pacific regional report on Beijing+30 review
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This report has been prepared to inform the Asia-Pacific regional intergovernmental review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review in November 2024. It presents key progress, remaining challenges, good practices and lessons learned by member States and stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in Asia and the Pacific. Based on a synthesis of latest data and evidence, it proposes strategies to guide the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in Asia and the Pacific in the context of evolving global and regional megatrends, such as the just green transition, digital and technological transformation, and demographic shifts. The intersectional challenges related to gender, age, ethnicity, disability and other socioeconomic factors are reflected in the analysis. The report aims to identify opportunities to address gender inequalities and inform the development of future policies and programmes that can bring about gender-transformative changes for all women and girls of diverse background in Asia and the Pacific.
Gender equality is key to sustainable development and a prerequisite to achieving peaceful and just societies and a healthy planet. But what progress has been made towards upholding this human right and empowering women and girls in Asia and the Pacific? What challenges remain and how should these be approached in the light of climate change, demographic shifts and digital transformation?
Charting New Paths for Gender Equality and Empowerment: Asia-Pacific Regional Report on Beijing+30 Review provides an in-depth analysis of the progress made and gaps in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA), a global framework for advancing the agenda for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. The report identifies opportunities and forward-looking strategies to accelerate progress in a rapidly changing region.
Discover member States’ progress towards implementing the BPfA and the remaining challenges they face in the context of global megatrends. What structural barriers remain? Have the underlying gender social norms evolved over the years?
Gender poverty gaps disadvantage women and girls from early childhood. Extending adequate social protection, sexual and reproductive health services, and quality education and skills development are central to combatting this injustice. Read how this can be done.
The advancement of gender equality in the world of work is central to women’s economic empowerment and to the region’s growth and development. The care economy plays a significant role. Read how removing barriers faced by women and girls in legislation, regulatory frameworks, labour market policies and practices should be placed at the heart of our effort in Asia and the Pacific.
Gender-based violence perpetuates inequalities experienced by women and girls in all their diversity. Urgent investment is needed in multi-sectoral prevention and response which put victims/survivors first. Evidence-based action is required. Read how sustained efforts can address the root causes and the impacts of violence.
Gender-responsive governance and the meaningful participation of women and girls from diverse backgrounds in public life are critical to change gender social norms and achieve gender equality. Increased affirmative measures are needed. Read how institutions and governance processes for gender equality can be reinforced, empowering women to participate and lead.
Peaceful and just societies cannot be achieved in Asia and the Pacific without protecting women and girls’ human rights in conflict and emergency settings and strengthening justice for women and girls. Discover the actions taken in Asia-Pacific countries on which we should build to support women’s meaningful participation and leadership in the peace and security agenda and in justice systems.
Gender-responsive environmental interventions and feminist climate justice require the recognition of gender-specific vulnerabilities, the fair distribution of resources and opportunities during the green transition, and the leadership of women and girls in natural resource management, disaster risk reduction and climate action. Read how this can be achieved.
How can gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls be advanced in Asia and the Pacific? What opportunities have emerged from the transition towards the green, digital and care economies to catalyse transformative change if gender equality is made integral to the development agenda? Read our recommendations on how to prioritize action in strategic areas and how to harness key transitions to deliver gender equality throughout Asia and the Pacific.
