I arrived in Beijing in 1995 as part of a small international group of women called HERA, organized by the International Women’s Health Coalition, IWHC. We were all quite experienced in doing advocacy in the UN arena, from Prep Coms to Conferences themselves.
As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, I feel a conflicting blend of pride for what has been achieved and anger and frustration at how far we still have to go.
As we celebrate 25 years of advancing gender justice, Women’s Learning Partnership (WLP) reflects on a journey of collaboration, resilience, and transformative impact.