The Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, held in Beijing on Monday, concluded with a resounding call to action for the international community to advance women’s development, eradicate discrimination and violence, and bolster their participation in the digital revolution. The meeting, attended by representatives from the United Nations, national governments, and international organizations, underscored the importance of fostering a sense of achievement, happiness, and security for women and girls worldwide. Participants lauded China’s significant strides in promoting gender equality and its contributions to the global cause. During the plenary session, dozens of countries and organizations shared insights on enhancing education, employment opportunities, and poverty reduction for women, while addressing gender-based violence. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995, was reaffirmed as a pivotal framework for global gender equality efforts. Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank, emphasized the ongoing relevance of women’s rights as human rights, urging action on contemporary challenges like the digital divide and employment disparities. Leticia Carvalho, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, highlighted systemic barriers to women’s inclusion and praised China and UN Women for organizing the event. As the meeting’s chair, China called for unified global efforts to ensure a safe and equitable environment for women, stressing the need to protect their rights and foster international cooperation. Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, urged stakeholders to transform commitments into tangible actions, reinforcing the global momentum toward gender equality.