We whole-heartedly agree with all of his proposals!
During his speech at the opening session of CSW65, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres proposed five measures that world leaders can take to advance the cause of gender equality:
- Realize women’s equal rights fully, including by repealing discriminatory laws and enacting positive measures.
- Ensure equal representation – from company boards to parliaments, from higher education to public institutions – through special measures and quotas.
- Advance women’s economic inclusion through equal pay, targeted credit, job protection and significant investments in the care economy and social protection.
- Enact an emergency response plan in each country to address violence against women and girls, and follow through with funding, policies, and political will.
- Give space to the intergenerational transition that is under way.