The 1995 Beijing Conference: A Global Recognition of Women’s Rights | United Nations

This review revisits the address delivered by then First Lady, Hillary Clinton, at the United Nations’ Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, on September 5, 1995. The presentation, attended by representatives from 189 countries, marked a pivotal moment in the discourse on gender equality. The statement that “women’s rights are human rights“ became a rallying point for international efforts towards equality. Using materials from the United Nations Audiovisual Library, this production explores the session through UN media coverage, highlighting its contribution to the dialogue on women’s rights.