Chinese President Xi Jinping called for renewed global collaboration to advance women's rights and gender equality during his keynote address at the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing, marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women. The event brought together international leaders to assess progress and chart a path forward for women's development.
Four Proposals for Accelerated Progress
President Xi outlined four key initiatives to address persistent challenges:
1. Peace and Security: Prioritize women's safety in conflict zones and strengthen anti-violence measures. 2. Economic Inclusion: Leverage technological innovation to empower women in green development and modern industries. 3. Policy Reform: Expand legal protections and political participation opportunities globally. 4. Global Governance: Enhance multilateral cooperation through UN frameworks and regional partnerships.
China's Domestic Achievements
Highlighting progress within the Chinese mainland, Xi noted that women now constitute over 40% of the workforce and 60% of recent Olympic medalists. Maternal mortality rates have dropped 80% since 1995, while 690 million women have been lifted out of poverty through targeted initiatives.
New International Commitments
China announced a $10 million donation to UN Women and plans to:
Allocate $100 million for women-focused development projects
Launch 1,000 livelihood programs benefiting women and girls
Train 50,000 women through exchange programs
Establish a Global Center for Women's Capacity Building
The proposals align with China's broader Global Governance Initiative, emphasizing inclusive development through platforms like the Belt and Road cooperation.
