UN General Assembly
2020

The leaving no one behind principle should also be valid for human rights, taking into account that the overwhelming majority of the SDGs are anchored in human rights instruments. The COVID-19 pandemic is also taking its toll on human rights, deepening pre existing inequalities and enhancing vulnerabilities. We must ensure that a comprehensive and consistent approach to human rights is at the core of all efforts for economic recovery. Gender equality is central to all the Sustainable Development Goals. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and its Platform for Action. Together, they define the most comprehensive and transformative global agenda for gender equality and women’s empowerment. The future Generation Equality Forum should achieve tangible results on gender equality. We must stand together for women’s rights! Gender equality and women’s rights are essential to recovering faster and better from this pandemic.