The 'Beijing Declaration' is concerned with which one of the following

The ‘Beijing Declaration’ is concerned with which one of the following issues?

[amp_mcq option1=”Rights of children” option2=”Rights of women” option3=”Right to development” option4=”Reduction of tariffs” correct=”option2″]

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The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, China, in 1995. It is considered a key global policy document on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The declaration affirmed the commitment of governments to the equal rights and inherent human dignity of women and girls and outlined twelve critical areas of concern requiring action to advance women’s rights.

– The Beijing Declaration was adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995.
– It is a foundational document for advancing gender equality and women’s rights globally.

The twelve critical areas of concern identified in the Platform for Action include poverty, education, health, violence against women, armed conflict, the economy, power and decision-making, institutional mechanisms, human rights, media, environment, and the girl child.

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