Key Findings of the Report

  • Nearly 25% of governments reported backlash against gender equality.
  • Released by UN Women on International Women’s Day (March 8, 2025).
  • Emphasized the urgent need to safeguard and advance women’s rights.
  • Report titled “Women’s Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing”.

Violence Against Women

  • 1 in 3 women faces physical/sexual violence in her lifetime.
  • Technology-facilitated violence (online harassment) is a rising concern.
  • 90% of countries have gender-based violence laws, but only 79% have action plans.

Political Representation

  • Women hold 27% of parliamentary seats globally (up from 11% in 1995).
  • Gender quotas and special measures help improve representation.
  • Majority of political seats still held by men.

Beijing+30 Action Agenda (Key Focus Areas)

  1. Bridging the digital gender divide.
  2. Freedom from poverty.
  3. Zero tolerance for violence.
  4. Equal decision-making power.
  5. Women’s roles in peace & security.
  6. Climate justice.