World Conferences on Women Evolution of World Conferences

Evolution of World Conferences on Women Ø Ø June 1946, the United Nations Economic

Four world women conferences have taken place Mexico (1975), Copenhagen (1980), Nairobi (1985)

First World Conference on Women Mexico City on 19 June-2 July 1975 Objectives ◦

Of the 133 delegations from Member States, 113 were headed by women Pakistan

Second World Conference on Women In Copenhagen on 14 -30 July 1980 - 145

Third World Conference on Women Nairobi, 15 -26 June 1985 Attended by approximately 1,

Key Outcome Limited number of women Gender Equality is not an isolated issue Three

Fourth World Conference on Women Held from 4 to 15 September 1995, in Beijing

The 12 critical areas of concern in the Platform for Action Women and poverty

Beijing + 5 – (5 - 9 June 2000) The first five-year Review of

Beijing + 10 – (28 Feb - 11 March 2005) Beijing +10 was held

15 -year review of the implementation of BPFA 1995 and Outcomes of the

5 WCW in 2015 On July 2, 2010 UN General Assembly established UN Entity

Conclusion ◦ Consistently instrumental in expanding the recognition of women’s rights, in documenting the

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World Conferences on Women

Evolution of World Conferences on Women Ø Ø June 1946, the United Nations Economic and Social Council established Commission on the status of Women (CSW) to ensure the empowerment of women and gender equality to provide recommendations to the Council on the obstacles relating women’s rights in political, economic, civil, social and education fields

Four world women conferences have taken place Mexico (1975), Copenhagen (1980), Nairobi (1985) and Beijing (1995) Objective : an effective plan of action for the advancement of women everywhere, in all spheres of public and private life.

First World Conference on Women Mexico City on 19 June-2 July 1975 Objectives ◦ Full gender equality and the elimination of gender discrimination ◦ The integration and full participation of women in development ◦ An increased contribution by women towards strengthening world peace.

Of the 133 delegations from Member States, 113 were headed by women Pakistan as Vice President of Conference- Begum Nusrat Bhutto led the delegation World Plan of Action: ◦ Targets for 1980 - equal access for women to resources Organized the International Women's Year Tribune(1975) and decade of women (1976 -1985)

Second World Conference on Women In Copenhagen on 14 -30 July 1980 - 145 member states attended Focused on : disparity between women's guaranteed rights and their capacity to exercise them Spheres which and peace ◦ Equal access measures for equality, development to education to employment opportunities to adequate health care services

Third World Conference on Women Nairobi, 15 -26 June 1985 Attended by approximately 1, 400 official delegates from 157 countries and 15, 000 NGO representatives Much to be Done Violence against Women in Peace and Development 157 member state adopted: Nairobi Forward Looking Strategies

Key Outcome Limited number of women Gender Equality is not an isolated issue Three basic categories were established to measure the progress achieved Constitutional and legal measures Equality in social participation Equality in political participation and decisionmaking

Fourth World Conference on Women Held from 4 to 15 September 1995, in Beijing In Fourth Conference : Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action were adopted by representatives of 189 countries and 2500 NGOs ◦ Platform reflects the new international commitment to achieving the goals of equality, development and peace for women throughout the world

The 12 critical areas of concern in the Platform for Action Women and poverty Education and training of women Women and health Violence against women Women and armed conflict Women and the economy Women in power and decision-making Institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women Human rights of women Women and the media Women and the environment The girl child

Beijing + 5 – (5 - 9 June 2000) The first five-year Review of the implementation of BPFA (Beijing +5) in New York Member States adopted the official document Further actions and initiatives to implement the BPFA "Women 2000: Gender Equality, Development and Peace in the Twenty-first Century"

Beijing + 10 – (28 Feb - 11 March 2005) Beijing +10 was held during the 49 th Session of the Commission of the Status of Women Themes Review of 23 rd Session Current Challenges and Forward Looking Strategies

15 -year review of the implementation of BPFA 1995 and Outcomes of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly 2000 Emphasis on: Sharing of Experiences and Good Practices Remaining Obstacles, New Challenges related to MDGs

5 WCW in 2015 On July 2, 2010 UN General Assembly established UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment, known as “UN Women. ” Sponsor the resolution for 5 WCW in the 66 th Session of the UN General Assembly (September 2011 -June 2012) Amplify the Girls Effect - 5 WCW 2015!

Conclusion ◦ Consistently instrumental in expanding the recognition of women’s rights, in documenting the reality , in shaping global policies on gender equality and empowerment of women ◦ Brings together Governments, UN entities, NGO, and other international and regional organizations to promote women’s rights and advance gender equality