Recognizing women 's potential as drivers of sustainable development , Governments committed to equal rights and opportunities for women in political and economic decision-making and resource allocation , and to removing any barriers that prevent women from being full participants in the economy . The document specifically acknowledges the role of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women ( UNWomen ) in promoting and achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women , including in the context of sustainable development , and in leading , coordinating and promoting the accountability of the United Nations system in this regard .