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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Dar es Salaam, October 10 (Xinhua) — In the 21st century, building a better life is impossible without the comprehensive advancement of women's causes, and this requires greater wisdom and strength from women. This was the statement made by Gertrude Mongella, Secretary-General of the Fourth World Conference on Women, held in the Chinese capital in 1995.
“We are now awaiting further implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted at the 1995 conference,” Mongella said in an interview with Xinhua.
From October 13 to 14, the Global Women's Summit will be held in Beijing to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the World Conference on Women. Mongella will also participate.
"I've always emphasized that I brought the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action home. I hope that the Beijing Actions will be further developed in Tanzania," said Mongella, noting that she brought these two important documents back to Africa immediately after the 1995 conference.
"After participating in the Beijing Conference, I returned to Tanzania and, at an event on women's issues, presented documents related to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to then-President Benjamin Mkapa. I believe women want these ideas to be implemented," Mongella noted.
She recalled that during the Beijing Conference, countries began to encourage women's access to computers and information technology, but in Africa, women are often left behind because many do not have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Literacy and basic education are key links that open up opportunities for further empowerment, she said.
"The Chinese women I know are hardworking and have long been involved in industrial development. I've often attended events featuring Chinese women in education and industry, particularly in the textile sector. Remarkably, they are also involved in China's ongoing achievements in science and technology," said Mongella, adding that these observations have reinforced her confidence in the strength and creative potential of Chinese women.
"Women's development must keep pace with global developments. The world is changing rapidly, technology is advancing rapidly, and information technology is constantly evolving. We've even entered the era of artificial intelligence. The world is entering a new era of information technology, and women must be part of it. If we're not part of this process, we won't succeed. That's why I believe that when we return to Beijing, we must consider these issues very seriously," said G. Mongella.
She called on governments and societies to step up efforts to implement the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and expressed hope that Chinese and African women would work together to share information, knowledge and technology for the common development of all countries around the world. –0–
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