The Fourth World Conference on Women

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Chapter 1: Resolutions Adopted by the Conference

Resolution 1 - Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action*

The Fourth World Conference on Women, Having met in Beijing from 4 to 15 September 1995,

1. Adopts the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which are annexed to the present resolution;

2. Recommends to the General Assembly of the United Nations at its fiftieth session that it endorse the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action as adopted by the Conference.

* Adopted at the 16th plenary meeting, on 15 September 1995; for the discussion, see chapter V.

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