Monaco Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality at UN Commission
During the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, Monaco showcases its progress and initiatives towards women's rights.
Monaco participated in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women held from March 10 to March 21, 2025, in New York, underscoring its ongoing commitment to gender equality.
Alyson Calem-Sangiorgio, the Second Secretary at Monaco's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, highlighted the advancements made within the principality.
Notable achievements include the revision of outdated legal provisions, the establishment of a committee dedicated to the promotion and protection of women's rights, and initiatives aimed at enhancing women's access to education and healthcare.
Furthermore, Monaco has implemented training programs designed to support women victims of violence.
The political declaration adopted by consensus reaffirms the necessity to implement the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, while also addressing the significant barriers that remain 30 years after the Fourth World Conference on Women, as noted in a press release from the Monegasque government.