U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, is set to visit Geneva, Switzerland from October 20-22. She will lead the U.S. delegation at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)’s Regional Review of the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, known as Beijing+30.
During her time in Geneva, Ambassador Rao Gupta will present the U.S. government's perspective on advancements in women's and girls' rights since the Fourth World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action in 1995.
In addition to her participation in UNECE activities, Ambassador Rao Gupta plans to hold bilateral meetings with governments that share a commitment to promoting women's and girls' rights globally.
For further information or media inquiries, contact can be made through the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues at stategwi@state.gov.
