which affirms human rights and fundamental freedoms and equality for women around the world , and which states , inter alia , that States parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country , Reaffirming the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twentythird special session of the General Assembly entitled `` Women 2000 : gender equality , development and peace for the twentyfirst century '' , Recognizing the central role of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women ( UNWomen ) in leading and coordinating action to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women within the United Nations system , as well as in supporting all countries ' efforts to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women , Recognizing also the important contributions that women have made towards the achievement of representative , transparent and accountable Governments in many countries ,