Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has reiterated Bangladesh’s commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women.
He delivered the national statement on behalf of the country during the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), which took place at the UN Headquarters in New York on 17 March.
Declaration and Platform for Action and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Foreign Minister emphasised that access to justice for women and girls remains a central priority for Bangladesh.
He also highlighted the vital contributions of Bangladeshi women in UN peacekeeping. Khalilur further noted that climate change, economic uncertainty, conflicts, and the digital divide continue to create new barriers, particularly for women in rural and vulnerable communities.
To address these challenges, Bangladesh proposed strengthening justice systems through women’s leadership and enhancing regional and international cooperation to combat trafficking, according to Bangladesh Mission in New York.
CSW70 is being held from 9-19 March in New York, focusing on strengthening access to justice, eliminating discriminatory laws, and addressing structural barriers for all women and girls.
