%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(28).png "69th Session of UN Commission on Status of Women")
- It was organized by UN Women, under the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and was chaired by Sima Bahous, the Executive Director of UN Women.
- The aim of the session was to review the progress of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, marking its 30th anniversary, and address challenges to achieving global gender equality.
- The theme for CSW69 was "Accelerating Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls."
- India actively participated, with the delegation led by Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, who delivered the National Statement at the Ministerial Forum.
- India also hosted a high-level side event on digital and financial inclusion to promote women's empowerment.
- Beijing Declaration Anniversary: Celebrated 30 years of this landmark global agenda.
- Labor Rights and Education: Discussions on equal pay, workplace equity, and access to education for women and girls.
- Combating Violence: Strengthened commitments to eliminate gender-based violence.
- Digital Divide: Emphasized promoting women's leadership and inclusion in technology.
- Political Declaration: Adopted a declaration reaffirming global commitments to gender equality.
Question:
Q.1 Who led the Indian delegation at the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)?a) Annpurna Devi
b) Smriti Irani
c) Nirmala Sitharaman
d) Droupadi Murmu
Answer: a) Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, led the Indian delegation at CSW69 and delivered the National Statement at the Ministerial Forum.
