Current Affairs
2015
International Organizations
‘Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’ often seen in the news, is
A.a strategy to tackle the regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
C.an agenda for women’s empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nations
D.a strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the East Asia Summit
B.a plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, an outcome of deliberations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum
Correct Answer: Option C
The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action is a significant global policy document.
It is an agenda for women’s empowerment, aiming to accelerate the implementation of the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women.
The core objective is to remove obstacles to women’s active participation in all areas of public and private life, ensuring their full and equal share in economic, social, cultural, and political decision-making.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
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