15-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) and the outcomes of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly (2000)

Background

At its fifty-fourth session, the Commission on the Status of Women decided to review implementation of the Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly , emphasizing the sharing of experiences and good practices, with a view to overcoming remaining obstacles and new challenges, including those related to the Millennium Development Goals . The review will also focus on how the implementation of the Platform for Action contributes to the full achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

Purpose

The online discussions provide a forum for individuals, groups and networks not able to attend the Commission on the Status of Women to contribute to the review. They allow a range of stakeholders to share information on achievements, measures taken and good practices developed at national and regional levels; and identify gaps and challenges requiring further action.