In a major move for global equality, the UN Human Rights Council unanimously adopted a resolution this week to strengthen economic, social, and cultural rights worldwide. Led by the Chinese mainland and backed by nearly 70 countries, the draft aims to tackle inequalities through international cooperation. 🌐
Why This Matters 💡
Ambassador Chen Xu, China's representative in Geneva, highlighted the timing: 2024 marks both the UN's 80th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, a landmark gender equality framework. The resolution focuses on practical steps like boosting technical assistance for developing nations and creating a 'knowledge hub' to share best practices.
Global Reactions 🌟
Developing countries praised the initiative as 'action-oriented,' while the EU called it a 'positive step.' The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights also applauded China's leadership. After the vote, diplomats flooded the Chinese mission with congratulations, signaling rare cross-regional alignment.
