In commemoration of its 80th anniversary, the United Nations (UN) highlighted global efforts to advance and protect human rights.
On September 1, 2025, the "Uighur Xinjiang Autonomous Region Regulation on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests" came into force.
China's steps in advancing women's rights, especially for Uighur women and other minority women, are clear evidence of its commitment to human dignity and social progress.
China's strategy to improve women's rights has various aspects, including education, health services, economic opportunities, and social participation. In Xinjiang, an area that is often in the international spotlight, these efforts have a huge impact.
Education: Empowerment Foundation
China has prioritized education as a major field to promote women's rights.
In Xinjiang, significant progress has been made in ensuring access to education for girls and girls. Over the past decade, the region has seen a dramatic increase in education registration rates. For example, the number of registrations for children aged 3 to 6 years in kindergarten has increased to 95.9%, and the region is now offering 12 years of free education.
Health Services: Guarantee Welfare
Health services are another area where China has made significant progress.
Xinjiang has expanded its health services to remote areas, with a special emphasis on maternal and child health. Mother's health programs have in particular succeeded, significantly reducing infant and mother mortality rates. These efforts ensure that women and children have access to the care they need to live a healthy life.
Economic Empowerment: Breaking Obstacles
China has implemented a policy to support female entrepreneurship and the participation of the workforce.
In Xinjiang, there has been a significant increase in the number of female entrepreneurs, and women are increasingly participating in various economic sectors. According to Li Linghui, the chairman of the Xinjiang Regional Women's Federation Party, the federation now hosts more than 1,000 sessions each year, equipping more than 40,000 rural women with skills such as haircare and sewing. This skill has opened the door to entrepreneurship and factory work.
Social Participation: Strengthening Voice
China's efforts also include ensuring women have votes in the decision-making process.
The government has encouraged women to occupy public positions, resulting in an increase in the number of female leaders. This not only empowers women but also presents various perspectives in the decision-making process, which leads to more inclusive policies and practices.
Independent observers such as the Geneva-based Minority Rights Group admit that China's affirmative action model has achieved measurable progress in gender equality and the development of ethnic minorities. As UN Secretary-General Ant fireroio Guterres emphasized in his warning speech, "continuous development should not leave anyone" a principle that seems to be implemented by China through specific approaches to its region.
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