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Promote gender equality and promote the development of the global cause of women.
—— President Xi Jinping’s important speech at the high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly to mark the 25th anniversary of the Beijing World Conference on Women elicited enthusiastic responses from the international community
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 World Conference on Women in Beijing on October 1, emphasizing that women are the pioneers of human civilization and promoters of social progress, writing extraordinary in all areas of life. Achievement. 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. International people interviewed by our reporter believe that President Xi Jinping’s speech directly confronts the real challenges facing the cause of global gender equality and demonstrates China’s role as an important country in actively promoting the development of the global cause. of women, giving a strong boost to the strengthening of global cooperation for the cause of women
“Promote the coordination and cooperation of all the countries of the world in the cause of women”
The new corona pneumonia epidemic is still spreading throughout the world, which has had a serious impact on the production, lives, employment and livelihoods of people in all countries, and women are face even greater challenges. In his speech, President Xi Jinping advocated helping women shake off the impact of the epidemic, put gender equality into practice, bring women to the forefront of the times, and strengthen global cooperation on the causes of women.
Robert Kuhn, president of the Kuhn Foundation of the United States, said the epidemic has become a stress test at all levels of human society, and women generally face more severe challenges in the epidemic. In his speech, President Xi Jinping emphasized that “ the protection of the rights and interests of women must be elevated to the will of the country. ” This powerful conclusion shows that China has taken a proactive stance in safeguarding women’s rights and interests to ensure that ideas are translated into specific policies. “President Xi Jinping’s speech shows that China will lead by example and promote coordination and cooperation in the cause of women around the world.”
Twenty-five years ago, when the Beijing World Conference on Women was held, Professor Hiroshi Ohnishi of Keio University in Japan was a visiting scholar at Peking University, and followed the important conference through television and newspapers. . In Oshihiro’s view, China is at the global forefront in promoting gender equality in its own country and, at the same time, it has made important contributions to strengthening global cooperation on women’s causes. President Xi Jinping’s speech will help promote countries around the world to strengthen cooperation in the cause of women, promote gender equality, and better protect the rights and interests of women in all countries.
Liga Fabris, assistant professor and head of the Vargas Foundation diversity project in Brazil, said that in many countries around the world women still face unfair treatment in terms of family, employment and salary, not just gender. The problem is also an economic one and the conditions must be created for women to participate more widely in economic, social and international affairs. “China plays an important role on the world stage and can inject momentum in promoting global gender equality by promoting cooperation on related issues.”
“Demonstrates China’s determination and action to protect the rights and interests of women”
Over the past 25 years, the spirit of the Beijing World Conference of Women has continued to produce 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 Executive Secretary of the African First Lady Development Association, Mamaiya Bosumtewe, said that the Beijing Declaration and Program of Action adopted by the Beijing World Conference on Women is a milestone in the development of the international cause of women, and is the realization of gender equality and globalization. The global policy framework and the most comprehensive plan for the human rights of women and girls in the world.
Namibia’s First Lady Monica Gangos said: “The sudden epidemic has brought us two lessons. One is that women and children are often the most vulnerable groups in disasters, especially in need of care and protection; the other it’s the epidemic. It highlights China’s significant leadership capacity in international affairs. “
Theresa Chelman, a member of the Asia Pacific Women’s Association, believes that “President Xi Jinping’s speech demonstrates China’s determination and actions to protect the rights and interests of women. China has become a major force in promoting the development of the careers of women in the world “.
Haruka Iwasaki, a staff member at the Narita Airport Quarantine Station in Japan, worked as a volunteer nurse in the International Department of the China-Japan Friendship Hospital. Iwasaki Haruka said that in her speech, President Xi Jinping specifically praised women who are on the front lines of epidemic prevention and control, which is moving. “President Xi Jinping’s speech will play an important role in promoting gender equality and developing the global cause of women.”
The First Lady of Zimbabwe, Ocilia Mnangagwa, praised China’s “Maternal and Child Health Project” and emphasized that this project has provided Zimbabwe and African countries with great assistance in the field of prevention and treatment of cervical diseases. Zimbabwe has one of the highest rates of cervical disease in Africa. Due to the lack of medical resources, Zimbabwe faces enormous challenges in preventing and treating diseases of the cervix. China has helped Zimbabwe introduce advanced medical technology and equipment, provided training for medical personnel, sent experts to free consultations, conducted disease screening tests on Zimbabwean women, and jointly promoted the development of health woman.
The National Executive Committee of the National University of South Africa and the President of the Women’s Federation, Dlamini, said that the Sisulu Women’s Leadership Academy and Skills Training Classroom that China helped build by the South African ANC were given released in March of this year. Inequality and the promotion of inclusive development of the country are of great importance and have effectively promoted women’s empowerment and gender equality in South Africa.
“We have witnessed vivid examples of the career development of Chinese women”
Gender equality is China’s basic national policy. China has established a comprehensive legal system that includes more than 100 laws and regulations to protect women’s rights and interests, and is listed by the World Health Organization as one of the top 10 top performers in maternal and child health. The gender gap in compulsory education has basically been eliminated and the proportion of women employed in the whole society More than 40% and more than half of Internet entrepreneurs are women. Focusing on the future, China will continue to increase its support for women’s global causes.
Chelman said that China’s achievements in developing women’s careers are obvious to everyone. The level of education of women has improved enormously, their health conditions have improved greatly and the proportion of women employed has increased. “In China’s economic and social development process, the power of women has never been neglected and the value of women has been affirmed by the whole society. Equitable participation of women in various enterprises has become the consensus. of the whole town.
Fabris believes that, as one of the world’s most important economies, China’s actions to promote the status of women have set an example for all countries. The Chinese government’s actions on women’s issues have sent positive messages to all countries and will help promote gender equality. Become an agenda pursued by all countries.
Meng He Tula, chairman of Mongolian Newspaper, the Chinese newspaper of the Mongolian State News Agency, said that President Xi Jinping spoke about “enabling gender equality to be implemented” and “supporting and helping women to enjoy a brilliant life “in his speech, which is impressive. “I myself have visited China many times to conduct research and interviews, and I have traveled almost the entire country and witnessed vivid examples of the career development of Chinese women.”
Chen Yulan, deputy director of the East Asia Research Center at Ramkhamhaeng University and deputy director of the Thailand-China Strategic Research Center, said: “I have been to China many times. In China, ‘women can hold half the sky.’ This fully demonstrates the importance that China attaches to the protection of women’s rights. And the important role that women play in Chinese society. ”He also emphasized that the cooperation of women between China and ASEAN has achieved fruitful results. In 2006, China hosted the first China-ASEAN Women’s Forum and subsequently established the China-ASEAN Women’s Training Center and carried out a series of training activities for women in ASEAN countries through this platform.
(Washington, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg, Brussels, Ulaanbaatar, Bangkok, October 2 by reporters Zheng Qi, Liu Junguo, Zhu Dongjun, Wan Yu, Fang Yingxin, Huo Wen, Zhao Yipu)
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