ROAD to Beijing +30
In 2025, the world will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a global framework for gender equality and women’s empowerment. This milestone, Beijing+30, presents a critical opportunity for the international community to reassess progress and accelerate efforts toward gender equality.
The Beijing Declaration highlighted 12 critical areas of concern: women and poverty, education and training of women, women and health, violence against women, women and armed conflict, women and the economy, women in power and decision-making, institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women, human rights of women, women and the media, women and the environment, and the girl child.
In the framework of Beijing+30 Club de Madrid will concentrate its efforts on:
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Strengthening Women’s Political Leadership and Participation:
Strategic Objective: Improve women’s representation and participation in political leadership at national and local levels. We will join forces with UN Women and other key stakeholders to support the implementation of the general recommendation No 40. on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems.
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As part of our commitment to inclusive democratic governance, Club de Madrid works to advance women’s representation and leadership at all levels of political decision-making. In collaboration with UN Women and other key partners, we support equal and inclusive representation in decision-making systems. Through targeted research, advocacy for parity laws, and engagement in multilateral spaces, we are driving forward initiatives in countries such as Honduras, Guatemala, Armenia, and Morocco to dismantle barriers and empower women as political leaders.
- Promotion of Women’s Participation in Honduras
Our work in Honduras promoting women’s political participation to a better democracy
- At a local level
- The equality of women’s participation and political representation is essential to building strong democracies and ensuring inclusive decision-making. In Latin America, despite women representing approximately 50% of the population, their presence in decision-making remains unequal across all countries in the region. In Honduras, women make up 52% of the population and 54% of the electoral roll; however, they hold only 27% of seats in the National Congress and a mere 6% of mayoral positions. To advance toward a gender-equal, transparent, and inclusive democracy, it is urgent to develop regulatory frameworks that guarantee gender parity in power. Furthermore, political violence against women remains a serious obstacle, as it seeks to discourage their participation, hindering progress toward more just, equitable, and inclusive societies. For this reason, Club de Madrid, in collaboration with CIPE Honduras, UN Women, and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), is joining the campaign “More Women, More Democracy!”
- This campaign has been led by the female mayors of Honduras, who, through their testimonies, share the challenges and opportunities they face as women in municipal politics. These leaders share their experiences and invite us to reflect on one of the greatest obstacles on their path to public life: political violence. In this effort, they have joined with other civil society actors to push for the approval of the Law to Prevent and Sanction Political Violence, a key regulation needed to build safer and more inclusive democracies.
- The equality of women’s participation and political representation is essential to building strong democracies and ensuring inclusive decision-making. In Latin America, despite women representing approximately 50% of the population, their presence in decision-making remains unequal across all countries in the region. In Honduras, women make up 52% of the population and 54% of the electoral roll; however, they hold only 27% of seats in the National Congress and a mere 6% of mayoral positions. To advance toward a gender-equal, transparent, and inclusive democracy, it is urgent to develop regulatory frameworks that guarantee gender parity in power. Furthermore, political violence against women remains a serious obstacle, as it seeks to discourage their participation, hindering progress toward more just, equitable, and inclusive societies. For this reason, Club de Madrid, in collaboration with CIPE Honduras, UN Women, and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), is joining the campaign “More Women, More Democracy!”
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- At a national level:
- Vice-President of Club de Madrid and President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, visited Honduras with the aim of promoting women’s political participation and fighting against gender-based violence in the political arena. Through the Ellas+ programme of the AECID and Club de Madrid in close collaboration with UN Women Honduras, this initiative aims to increase and qualify the levels of citizen participation and advocacy of women in spaces of power and decision-making, fostering the conditions for a more active citizenship that protects and promotes the rights of women and girls.
https://clubmadrid.org/michelle-bachelet-visits-honduras-to-promote-womens-political-participation/
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Women’s Economic Empowerment:
Strategic Objective: Promote women’s economic independence by addressing structural barriers to their participation in the workforce and advocating for laws that facilitate economic empowerment with special focus in the recognition and support of the care economy.
Description:
Club de Madrid promotes women’s economic independence by addressing structural barriers that limit their participation in the workforce. We advocate for legal frameworks that ensure equal access to economic opportunities, property rights, and financial resources. A key focus of our work is the recognition and support of the care economy: encouraging governments to value and invest in unpaid care work through inclusive policies and public services. In partnership with UN Women, ILO, and AECID, we are supporting country-level initiatives in places like Uganda, Morocco, and Mexico to foster economic systems that empower all women.
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- Advancing Gender Equality and Inclusive Opportunities in Armenia
Our work in Armenia towards women’s empowerment is grounded in promoting inclusive labour markets and social entrepreneurship. As part of the EU-funded project EQUAL Armenia (EU 4 Women Empowerment in Armenia), it seeks to foster gender equality and strengthen anti-discrimination frameworks in the country. By working closely with policymakers, civil society organizations, and international partners, this project aims to enhance accountability and ensure that legislative changes translate into tangible improvements in women’s lives.
https://clubmadrid.org/equal-armenia-visit-to-armenia-by-iveta-radicova/
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Combatting Violence Against Women:
Strategic Objective: Support national and community-led mechanisms that address violence against women moving forward CEDAW’s general recommendation No. 35 on gender-based violence against women, updating general recommendation No. 19
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Club de Madrid is committed to supporting national and community-led mechanisms to eradicate violence against women. We work with governments and civil society to strengthen legal frameworks and implement comprehensive strategies that address both sexual and political violence. We develop targeted initiatives in countries such as Cabo Verde, Ethiopia, Mexico, and Morocco, in partnership with organizations like UN Women and AECID. With this, we aim to ensure safe, inclusive societies where women can fully exercise their rights.
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Women peace and security:
Strategic Objective: Enhance women’s participation in peace processes and post-conflict reconstruction, in line with the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.
Description:
In alignment with the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda, Club de Madrid works to enhance women’s meaningful participation in peace processes and post-conflict reconstruction. We support the implementation of national action plans that ensure women are not only present but influential in shaping sustainable peace. Collaborating with UN Women, G7+, and AECID, we are advancing initiatives in countries such as Colombia and Ethiopia to ensure that peacebuilding efforts are inclusive and resilient.
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Institutional and Advocacy Mechanisms for Beijing +30
Strategic Objective: Strengthen institutional and advocacy mechanisms to support the goals of the Beijing +30 agenda and promote gender equality globally.
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Club de Madrid is leveraging its global leadership network to strengthen institutional and advocacy efforts that advance the Beijing +30 Agenda. Through high-level engagement, communication campaigns with UN Women, and active participation in the CSW69 process, we are promoting renewed global commitment to gender equality. By organizing side events, launching awareness initiatives, and convening key stakeholders, we aim to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action worldwide.
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- CSW69: Advancing Women’s Rights and Political Participation
Our recent participation in the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) comes at a crucial time with the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. With the active participation of our Vicepresident and President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, she emphasized our commitment to gender equality and women’s leadership in the Side Event: 30 Years of Women’s Political Participation, Towards Full Parity. The world has made progress towards women’s rights and political participation, however, CSW69 reminded us of the constant disparities, gender-based violence, and threats to sexual and reproductive rights that persist in many regions.
https://clubmadrid.org/club-de-madrid-at-csw69-beijing-30-a-defining-moment-for-gender-equality/
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- PUBLIC ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN More CommitmentGreaterEquality#: Celebrating Women’s Leadership and Rights
In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, on March 8th, Club de Madrid launched a social media campaign titled “More Commitment, Greater Equality” to highlight the organization’s ongoing commitment to women’s rights and gender equality worldwide. The campaign marks key milestones in women’s history and advocacy, stressing on the constant need for governments to keep moving forward in the implementation of international agreements and covenants that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Some important days we have already commemorated as part of this initiative are:
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- May 23rd – International Day for the Elimination of Obstetric Fistula: To mark this important day, Club de Madrid shared an informative video capsule featuring the voice of our Member, former Prime Minister of Senegal Aminata Touré. The content aimed to raise awareness about the impact of obstetric fistula on women’s lives and called for stronger international action, healthcare access, and education to prevent and eliminate this condition.
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- May 24th – International Day of Women for Peace and Disarmament: On this day, Club de Madrid recognized the vital role of women in peacebuilding and disarmament. Through an informative post, the campaign emphasized the historical contributions of women to peace movements, the challenges they face in conflict settings, and the urgent need to include them in shaping a just and gender-equal agenda.
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