On 7 March 2025, during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, a crucial joint statement was delivered by WILPF, alongside multiple respected organisations. This collaboration included ALTSEAN-Burma, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and several others, illustrating a united front for women’s rights on International Women’s Day.
The statement present reflects deep outrage over the overwhelming influence that corporations and affluent individuals exert over the lives of countless people, often without facing any consequences. Citing the example of Big Tech, it highlights their role in perpetuating harmful narratives that promote misogyny, racism, nationalism, and xenophobia.
Furthermore, it warns against the resurgence of reactionary movements threatening reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ legislation, and the spread of hate speech, all of which jeopardise decades of hard-won advancements. Alarmingly, governments are also reallocating resources away from vital humanitarian aid, social services, and climate responsiveness towards military expenditure.
In response to these pressing issues, the joint statement concludes with a series of recommendations aimed at safeguarding women’s rights and addressing these systemic failures, urging global action and accountability.
On International Women’s Day 2025, a joint statement at HRC58, led by WILPF and other organisations, condemns corporate influence on women’s rights, the amplification of harmful narratives by Big Tech, the threats to reproductive autonomy, and the diversion of resources from humanitarian aid to military spending. It concludes with recommendations to address these urgent challenges.
In summary, the joint statement delivered at HRC58 emphatically addresses the critical concerns regarding corporate influence, the rise of reactionary forces, and the disturbing shift in government priorities away from humanitarian needs. The unified voices of various organisations advocate for immediate and decisive action to protect women’s rights and confront these escalating challenges.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
