Fourth World Conference on Women

Action for Equality, Development and Peace
4-15 September 1995 - Beijing, China

FWCW Photo Gallery, Thursday 14 September 1995

The following are official photographs of the Fourth World Conference on Women provided by UN/DPI Photo.

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A scene outside the Beijing International Convention Centre on 14 September 1995 where the Fourth World Conference on Women has been meeting since 4 September. The conference will conclude on 15 September. Credit: UN/DPI 140919/Zheng Yan Hui


Dr. Gertrude Mongella, Secretary-General of the Fourth World Conference on Women, answering reporters' questions following a press conference on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140410/Chen Kai Xing


A press conference held on 14 September 1995 at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140423/Chen Kai Xing


A delegate to the Fourth World Conference on Women on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140429/Chen Kai Xing


A delegate to the Fourth World Conference on Women on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140425/Chen Kai Xing


A delegate to the Fourth World Conference on Women on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140512/Chen Kai Xing


A delegate to the Fourth World Conference on Women on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140521/Chen Kai Xing


A delegate to the Fourth World Conference on Women on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140419/Chen Kai Xing


A scene during a press conference at the Fourth World Conference on Women on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140523/Chen Kai Xing


A scene of a unique design featuring the Women symbol at a press conference during the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China on 14 September 1995. In the background is Ms. Noeleen Heyzer, Director of UNIEFEM. Credit: UN/DPI 140820/Chen Kai Xing


A delegate to the Fourth World Conference on Women during a press conference on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China. Credit: 140819/Chen Kai Xing


Mr. Thomas Kean of the United States during a press conference at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140834/Chen Kai Xing


A corridor scene at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China on 14 September 1995. Credit: UN/DPI 140121/M. Grant


A press conference by the Sudan delegation at the Fourth World Conference on Women on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140434/Chen Kai Xing


A delegate to the Fourth World Conference on Women at a meeting on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140313/Yao Da Wei


A caucus meeting at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing China on 14 September 1995. Credit: UN/DPI 140321/Yao Da Wei


The bureau at a special event, "Gender and Science and Technology," sponsored by UNCTAD, at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China on 14 September 1995. Credit: UN/DPI 140315/Yao Da Wei


A delegate at the Fourth World Conference on Women on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140312/Yao Da Wei


Mrs. Lucille Mair of Jamaica, Secretary-General of the Second World Conference on Women in Copenhagen, Denmark (1980), attending the Fourth World Conference in Beijing on 14 September 1995. Credit: UN/DPI 140304/Yao Da Wei


Mrs. Gertrude Mongella, Secretary-General of the Fourth World Conference on Women, meets with the First Lady of Lesotho in her office on 14 September 1995. Credit: UN/DPI 140204/M. Grant


The Main Committee of the Fourth World Conference on Women met on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China to complete the text of the Plan for Action in time for the closing of the conference the following day. Seen at centre is Mrs. Gertrude Mongella, Secretary-General of the Conference, Mrs. Patricia Licuanan, Chairperson of the Main Committee, and Mr. John Mathiason, Deputy Director. Credit: UN/DPI 140913/Zheng Yan Hui


A delegate making a point at the meeting on 14 September 1995 of the Main Committee of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140326/Yao Da Wei


Delegates pondering the text of the Draft Plan for Action in the Main Committee of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China on 14 September 1995. Credit: UN/DPI 140636/M. Grant


A delegate speaking in the Main Committee of the Fourth World Conference on Women on 14 September 1995 in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140334/Yao Da Wei


A scene during the lengthy meeting of the Main Committee of the Fourth World Conference on Women on 14 September in Beijing, China. Credit: UN/DPI 140626/M. Grant


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