Xi Jinping makes an important speech at the high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to mark the 25th anniversary of the Beijing World Conference on Women

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 1. President Xi Jinping delivered an important video address at the high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly to mark the 25th anniversary of the Beijing World Conference on Women.

Xi Jinping pointed out that women are the pioneers of human civilization and the promoters of social progress, and they have written extraordinary achievements in all walks of life. We fight against the new corona pneumonia epidemic. Most of the female medical staff, disease control staff, scientific and technical staff, community workers, volunteers, etc. are fighting hard day and night, staying on the front line of epidemic prevention and control. and protecting lives with diligence and wisdom. , A magnificent poem that saves lives. We want to praise them. At the most critical moment in China’s fight against the new corona pneumonia epidemic, it is precisely thousands of these Chinese women who have interpreted the benevolence of doctors with courage and hard work, and have exchanged responsibility and dedication for everything. .

Xi Jinping emphasized that for the past 25 years, the spirit of the Beijing World Women’s Conference has continually promoted positive change. The social status of women has improved significantly and the role of “half the sky” has become increasingly prominent. Gender equality and the empowerment of women have become important goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The new corona pneumonia epidemic is still spreading globally and women face greater challenges. In fighting the epidemic and promoting economic and social recovery, special attention should be paid to the special needs of women, and the “Beijing Declaration” and “Platform for Action” should be implemented.

Xi Jinping submitted four points.

First, help women shake off the impact of the epidemic. Attention should be paid to the physical health, social and psychological needs and work environment of frontline medical workers. The protection of the rights and interests of women and girls must occupy an important place in public health and the resumption of work and production plans to combat violations of the rights and interests of women. It is necessary to strengthen social services, give priority to guaranteeing special groups such as pregnant women and children, and pay special attention to disadvantaged groups such as poor women, elderly and disabled, and do good for them, solve problems and do practical things.

Second, that gender equality is implemented. The protection of women’s rights must be up to the will of the State. It is necessary to take the recovery from the epidemic as an opportunity to provide new opportunities for women to participate in politics and to improve the participation of women in the management of national, economic, cultural and social affairs. It is necessary to eliminate prejudice, discrimination and violence against women, so that gender equality truly becomes a code of conduct and standard of values ​​that all society follows.

Third, promote women to be at the forefront of the times. We must insist on safeguarding women’s rights and interests in development, improving women’s livelihoods through development, and achieving the simultaneous development of women’s businesses and economic society. It is necessary to maximize the enthusiasm, initiative and creativity of women to enhance their sense of profit, happiness and security. It is necessary to make the most of the role of government, widely mobilize social forces to support and help women to enjoy a brilliant life.

Fourth, strengthen global cooperation in women’s causes. China supports the United Nations to prioritize women’s work, increase investment in eliminating violence, discrimination, poverty and other long-standing issues, and make a difference by addressing new challenges such as the digital gender divide, making women’s goals an early harvest of the 2030 Agenda.

Xi Jinping stressed that equality between men and women is China’s basic national policy. China has established a comprehensive legal system that includes more than 100 laws and regulations to protect the rights and interests of women and basically eliminates the gender gap in compulsory education. Women represent more than 40% of all employees. Five years ago, I started a world summit of women and presented a series of global cooperation initiatives, which have been fully implemented. We will continue to increase our support for global causes of women. China proposes to hold another World Summit of Women in 2025.

Xi Jinping finally pointed out that there is still a long way to go to build a world where women are free from discrimination and an inclusive and developmental society, and more efforts are needed. Let us continue to work together to accelerate the realization of gender equality and promote the career development of women around the world.