Bishkek, July 11, 2025. /Kabar/. On July 7, 2025, the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), during its 59th session, adopted the resolution titled “Accelerating efforts to achieving women’s economic empowerment,” initiated by Kyrgyzstan in partnership with the Dominican Republic, Sierra Leone, Moldova, and the United Kingdom. The co-sponsorship composition was formed by the Kyrgyz side with consideration of geographic balance to emphasize the global and inclusive nature of the initiative, the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry reported.
The resolution calls on states to take concrete actions: to eliminate discriminatory laws and practices, promote equal pay for work of equal value, to recognize and redistribute unpaid care work; to ensure women’s equal access to financial services, education, leadership and decision-making; and to foster an enabling environment for women’s entrepreneurship and digital inclusion.
Kyrgyzstan succeeded not only in initiating this significant resolution but also in securing its designation as a standing item to be reviewed biennially by the Council. This landmark achievement guarantees that, under the leadership of Kyrgyzstan, the agenda of women's economic empowerment will remain a sustained priority within the deliberations of the UN Human Rights Council. It ensures consistent and structured attention to these issues, facilitating the systematic monitoring of progress and the continued advancement of efforts to dismantle discriminatory barriers.
The adoption of this resolution is the result of intensive, open, and inclusive consultations conducted by Kyrgyz diplomats with UN Member States, demonstrating Kyrgyzstan’s leadership and firm commitment to advocating for women's rights at the global level and building a fair and equal future for all.