Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action', often seen in the news, is
A
a strategy to tackle the regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
B
a plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, an outcome of the deliberations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum
C
an agenda for women's empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nations
D
a strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the East Asia Summit
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The question asks to identify the nature and origin of the 'Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action'.
2. The 'Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action' is a landmark document that emerged from the Fourth World Conference on Women, convened by the United Nations in Beijing, China, in 1995.
3. It represents a global commitment to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
4. The Platform for Action identifies 12 critical areas of concern and outlines strategic objectives and actions to be taken by governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector.
5. Therefore, it is accurately described as an agenda for women's empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nations (Option C).
6. Option (A) relates to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and regional terrorism.
7. Option (B) relates to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and sustainable economic growth.
8. Option (D) relates to the East Asia Summit and wildlife trafficking.