“In 1995, in Beijing, nations agreed that women’s rights are human rights,” noted Special Representative on Gender Issues Dr. Hedy Fry. “Yet, 30 years later, the rights of women continue to be threatened across the globe, and in some areas, have regressed. As we set our goals for the year ahead, I ask parliamentarians to take action: to include a gender perspective in all aspects of work in parliaments. We must focus our efforts to make the goal of ‘Women’s Rights as Human Rights’ a reality in the OSCE region.”
Full article can be found here: OSCE PA-ODIHR webinar participants urge action to ensure that gender equality goals are realized for 30th anniversary of Beijing Platform
