MIKTA Joint Statement at the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council(Item 3) ID with the WG on Discrimination against Women and Girls

Statement of the MIKTA Group of Countries

The 59th Session of the Human Rights Council (Item 3) ID with the WG on discrimination against women and girls

Geneva, June 24, 2025

I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the MIKTA group of countries, namely Mexico, Indonesia, Türkiye, Australia and my own country, the Republic of Korea.

Although this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BDPA), the world remains off track in achieving SDG 5 by 2030. We must redouble our efforts to ensure the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women and girls at all levels and full implementation of the BDPA.

In particular, we also recognize the disproportionate role of women in paid and unpaid care and support work which still remains undervalued and underpaid. In light of aging populations and intensifying backlash against gender equality, we highlight that existing care and support policies are inadequate and unsustainable, preventing many women and girls from enjoying their basic human rights.

In this context, we highlight the Working Group’s call to build gender-responsive and inclusive care and support systems with full respect for human rights.

MIKTA remains fully committed to the advancing gender equality and enabling empowerment of all women and girls through the work of the Council and its mechanisms.

Thank you.  /End/