The UN’s annual meeting promoting women’s equality sparked surprise as five consecutive male speakers took the stage, drawing criticism for imbalance. UN officials like Achim Steiner acknowledged the issue, highlighting the importance of supporting gender equality. Chetna Gala Sinha, the first female speaker, emphasized empowering women economically. Sima Bahous, from UN Women, noted a rising backlash against gender equality. Antonio Guterres underscored women’s disproportionate suffering in conflicts like the Gaza war. Speakers stressed the need to address systemic failures and allocate resources to uplift millions of women from poverty. The meeting calls for global solidarity in advancing gender equality amidst growing challenges.
UN Gender Equality Meeting Begins with Male-Dominated Speaker Lineup
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