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BRICS countries and the international gender equality agenda

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article analyzes the BRICS’ stance on the issue of gender equality (SDG 5) within the 2030 Agenda, focusing on their positions in annual summits and the UN Human Rights Council between 2015 and 2022. Despite their criticism of the liberal economic order, the BRICS generally support the gender equality agenda, with an emphasis on issues such as violence prevention and human trafficking. However, China and Russia oppose topics like gender identity and sexuality, highlighting resistance to Western liberal views and a diversity of perspectives within the group regarding the promotion of Human Rights.

Source: Carta Internacional

DOI: 10.21530/ci.v19n3.2024.1421

Authors: Laerte Apolinário Júnior, Letícia Fructuoso

Institutions: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: International Human Rights and Reproductive Law

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408060404

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