Xi Jinping delivers an important speech at the UN General Assembly high-level meeting to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Beijing World Conference on Women

　　Advocating to help women get rid of the impact of the epidemic, and to implement gender equality,

　　Promote women to be at the forefront of the times and strengthen global cooperation in women's causes

　　Proposal to hold another Global Women's Summit in 2025

　　Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 1st. President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech via video at the high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to mark the 25th anniversary of the World Conference on Women in Beijing on the 1st.

　　Xi Jinping pointed out that women are the pioneers of human civilization and the promoters of social progress, and they have written extraordinary achievements in all walks of life.

We are fighting against the new crown pneumonia epidemic. The majority of female medical staff, disease control personnel, scientific and technical personnel, community workers, volunteers, etc. are fighting hard day and night, staying at the front line of epidemic prevention and control, and protecting lives with diligence and wisdom. , A magnificent poem that saves lives.

We want to praise them.

At the most critical moment of China's fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, it is precisely thousands of such Chinese women who have interpreted the benevolence of doctors with courage and hard work, and they have exchanged their responsibility and dedication for everything.

　　Xi Jinping emphasized that over the past 25 years, the spirit of the Beijing World Women's Conference has continuously promoted positive changes.

Women’s social status has been significantly improved, and the role of “half the sky” has become increasingly prominent. Gender equality and women’s empowerment have become important goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The new crown pneumonia epidemic is still spreading globally, and women are facing greater challenges.

In the fight against the epidemic and the promotion of economic and social recovery, special attention must be paid to the special needs of women, and the "Beijing Declaration" and "Platform of Action" must be implemented.

　　Xi Jinping put forward four points.

　　First, help women get rid of the impact of the epidemic.

Attention should be paid to the physical health, social and psychological needs, and working environment of front-line female medical workers.

The protection of the rights and interests of women and girls must be placed in an important position in public health and work and production plans to combat violations of women's rights and interests.

It is necessary to strengthen social services, give priority to guaranteeing special groups such as pregnant women and children, and pay special attention to disadvantaged groups such as poor women, elderly women, and disabled women, and do good things for them, solve problems, and do practical things.

　　Second, let gender equality be implemented.

The protection of women's rights must be elevated to the will of the state.

It is necessary to take the recovery from the epidemic as an opportunity to provide new opportunities for women to participate in politics, and to improve women's participation in the management of national, economic, cultural and social affairs.

It is necessary to eliminate prejudice, discrimination, and violence against women, so that gender equality truly becomes a code of conduct and value standard that the entire society follows.

　　Third, promote women to be at the forefront of the times.

We must insist on safeguarding women's rights and interests in development, improve women's livelihoods through development, and realize the simultaneous development of women's undertakings and economic society.

It is necessary to maximize the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of women to enhance their sense of gain, happiness, and security.

It is necessary to give full play to the role of the government, extensively mobilize social forces to support and help women enjoy a brilliant life.

　　Fourth, strengthen global cooperation in women's causes.

China supports the United Nations to prioritize women’s work, increase investment in eliminating violence, discrimination, poverty and other old issues, and make a difference in addressing new challenges such as the gender digital divide, making women’s goals an early harvest of the 2030 Agenda.

　　Xi Jinping emphasized that equality between men and women is China's basic national policy.

China has established a comprehensive legal system that includes more than 100 laws and regulations to protect women's rights and interests, and basically eliminates the gender gap in compulsory education. Women account for more than 40% of all employees in society.

Five years ago, I initiated a global women's summit and put forward a series of global cooperation initiatives, which have been fully implemented.

We will continue to increase our support for global women's causes.

China proposes to hold the Global Women's Summit again in 2025.

　　Xi Jinping finally pointed out that there is still a long way to go to build a world where women are free from discrimination and an inclusive and developmental society, and more efforts are needed.

Let us continue to work together to accelerate the realization of gender equality and promote the development of women's careers worldwide.