The Beijing Platform for Action
set in motion a stream of efforts for gender equality
and the empowerment of women everywhere.

and representatives of 189 governments
envisioned a world free of discrimination,
where women could enjoy healthy, safe, prosperous lives
and become leaders of positive change.

outlined concrete commitments
under 12 critical areas of concern

was highlighted as an essential action
to achieve gender equality
in all 12 critical areas of concern

helping women acquire new

enabling non-discriminatory

and increasing awareness on gender issues among

in order to build an inclusive, conscious and competent society

and over the last 20 years it has evolved beyond the expectations set out in the PFA.

PFA

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Training for gender equality is a long-term,