2020 marks both the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the BPfA and the 5th anniversary of the SDGs to eradicate poverty and promote equality globally. Governments must urgently turn words into deeds and finally repeal or amend all
laws that discriminate on the basis of sex so that all women and girls can enjoy their rights and live as equal partners in their families, communities and society.
We hope this report will be a useful tool to governments and campaigners alike in this crucial process and at a critical time in world history.