International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent

Interactive multi-stakeholder hearing on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Opening segment Interactive panel discussion The President of the General Assembly, with the support of UN-Women, will organize and preside over an interactive multi-stakeholder hearing on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 79/288, entitled " Scope, modalities, format and organization of the high-level meeting on the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women ", as part of the preparations for the high level meeting of the General Assembly. Guiding questionsWhat is one concrete way your work is helping to deliver gender equality outcomes and contribute to broader SDG goals in your community, country or sector? What gaps do you see? How are partnerships and collective action enabling you to scale your impact? What is one actio...

We work to achieve the empowerment of all women and girls and the full enjoyment of their human rights in East and Southern Africa. As the only UN entity dedicated entirely to gender equality and women’s empowerment, UN Women has a special role to play in advancing the global development agenda. Our ability to partner with and engage a range of actors across governments, civil society, the private sector and media truly sets us apart. Building a Gender-Equal Africa - UN Building a Gender-Equal Africa (Beijing 30+).

The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) is a transformative, continent-wide movement that empowers women of African descent to lead in the political, economic, and social transformation of the continent. Supported by the African Union Commission and UN Women, AWLN aligns with Africa Agenda 2063 , particularly Aspiration 6: “The Africa We Want” , and Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality. Under the leadership of AUC Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, AWLN works to ensure women play their rightful role in all areas of life. Through regional consultations and national chapters, AWLN mobilizes women across Africa to become catalysts for inclusive and sustainable development.