“Georgia remains firmly committed to the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda and ensuring meaningful participation of women in the decision-making process at every level,” the Foreign Minister of Georgia, Maka Botchorishvili, stated at a high-level meeting held within the framework of the UN General Assembly, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women.

“30 years ago, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action set the world on a transformative path towards equality, dignity and opportunity for women and girls.

Today, as we mark an anniversary, we need to reflect not only on the progress that we have made but also on the challenges that persist as we continue to push forward the agenda of empowerment, inclusion and equality.

For Georgia, advancing women’s rights is not only a moral imperative but also a cornerstone for continuing to push forward the agenda of empowerment, inclusion, and equality. For Georgia, advancing women’s rights is not only a moral imperative but a cornerstone of our democratic development.

Last year, we submitted our national-level review of Beijing Plus 30, reaffirming our strong commitment to the global review process,” Maka Botchorishvili has stated.

According to the Foreign Minister, without peace, the protection and promotion of human rights are always at risk.

“Women and girls are disproportionately affected by conflict through violence, disclaimers, and economic hardship. Unfortunately, my country is not immune.

Georgia continues to face serious security challenges, including the ongoing occupation of Abkhazia and Tskhivali regions by the Russian Federation. Women living there face violations of their rights in the absence of international monitoring mechanisms.

Despite these challenges, Georgia remains firmly committed to the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda and ensuring meaningful participation of women in the decision-making process at every level.

Dear colleagues, economic development is critical as it generates resources, jobs and services that are essential to the full realisation of human rights. In recent years, Georgia has achieved remarkable progress in economic development. For ten consecutive years, Georgia has ranked among the top countries globally for doing business, attracting investment, and creating jobs. At the same time, we have made real strides towards building a more equal and inclusive society through supporting women entrepreneurs and ensuring access to financial support mechanisms.

We firmly believe that empowered and educated women, equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence, contribute not only to the well-being of families but also to the prosperity of future generations.

Equality cannot be achieved until every woman feels safe. Violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread and persistent human rights violations globally. Georgia is actively addressing this issue through legislative reforms, institutional capacity building and close international cooperation; this includes ratifying the Istanbul Convention and implementing national action plans aimed at preventing violence and protecting victims. Yet a significant number of women remain silent about the violence,” Georgian Foreign Minister has concluded.