29-12-2023
The 53rd regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) concluded recently. As a hub civil society organization that enjoys consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Beijing NGO recommended delegates to attend the session and speak on a range of topics such as equality in employment and women’s autonomy in healthcare, sharing China’s experience and making China’s voices heard.
Under the recommendation of Shunyi District Women’s Federation, Mu Dan, President &Founder of Beijing Bon baby Education Technology Ltd., shared her views as a woman entrepreneur on the protection and promotion of women’s rights, gender equality, equality in employment, and other topics. Speaking of women’s power to connect people, she said that Shunyi District attaches great importance to the protection of women's rights and interests and has diversified cross-departmental working mechanisms in place to ensure gender equality in employment and entrepreneurship and encourage women to tap their potential, explore new possibilities, and realize their dreams.
Wang Yan, Chief doctor, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, spoke around the topic of women's health. She pointed out that although menstrual periods are a fact of life, menstruation remains an under-discussed subject in many parts of the world. There is still a long way to go to achieve women’s menstrual rights, and more promotional and educational efforts should be made to justify menstrual rights and gender equality.
Yung See Wan Tiffany, Vice Chairwoman of Topstand Development Limited Hong Kong, delivered a pre-recorded video speech. She explained how the National Security Law for Hong Kong has restored social stability and promoted healthy economic development in the city. As a young woman working and living in Hong Kong, she called on the international community to eliminate biases and get a holistic picture of the thriving Hong Kong.
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