From 14 to 23 July 2025, world leaders will gather in New York for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development - an essential moment to re-commit, invest and act for gender equality. UN Women is leading a global push to put the rights and empowerment of all women and girls at the heart of sustainable development.
With only five years left to achieve the 2030 Agenda, HLPF 2025 is not just another summit. It's a global checkpoint, and a call to urgent action. At the center of this year's review is Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5): gender equality. As progress stalls and setbacks rise, now is the time to scale proven solutions and renew global solidarity for all women and girls. We must double our actions to ensure that no woman or girl is left behind.
Beijing+30 in focus: a transformative roadmap
HLPF 2025 places the Beijing+30 Action Agenda in the spotlight, offering a clear and practical blueprint to accelerate gender equality and the empowerment and rights of all women and girls. This includes action on care systems, climate justice, digital inclusion, political participation, and gender-responsive institutions. On 24 July, the multistakeholder hearing will elevate inclusive voices and showcase how feminist leadership and smart investments can drive real results for all women and girls.
Programme
Throughout HLPF 2025, UN Women will lead and support critical dialogues that bridge policy and practice. These spaces will highlight data-driven policies, inclusive partnerships, and resilient strategies to drive change for all women and girls across health, economy, education, environment and governance.
Achieving the 2030 Agenda hinges on realizing gender equality. UN Women calls on Member States, partners and stakeholders at all levels to act collectively and with urgency, invest decisively, and elevate the leadership, rights and voices of all women and girls as a driving force for inclusive, sustainable and transformative change.
Gender Equality Training & Practice Series: SDG 5 in Focus
15 July | 8a.m.-9:30a.m. EDT (Virtual)
In this hands-on session, participants will learn practical tools and strategies to implement gender-responsive policies. Designed for governments, civil society, and development practitioners, the training aims to empower all stakeholders with knowledge and networks. Link forthcoming.
SDG 5 and Interlinkages with Other SDGs
15 July | 10a.m.-1p.m. EDT
