War of words rages at UN over women, gender rights

The UN is witnessing increasing attacks on women’s and gender rights globally, with the organization itself becoming a key battleground. Diplomats report growing efforts to remove references to women’s rights and LGBTQ+ issues from UN resolutions and texts. A coalition of conservative countries, including Russia, China, and some Muslim states, are leading this pushback. The tension is particularly evident in UN forums like the Human Rights Council, WHO, and ILO. Experts warn of a coordinated effort to undermine social rights gained over the past 30 years.AFP