The Cabinet approved the ASEAN draft declaration to advance the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, focusing on reducing gender inequality, enhancing women's roles at all levels, and strengthening prevention of violence and discrimination based on gender.
On 10 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Major Phatdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn, Deputy Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, revealed that the Cabinet approved the ASEAN Declaration on the Transformative, Effective and Meaningful Implementation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and its Strategic Plans Towards Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, as proposed by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
This draft declaration represents the shared commitment of ASEAN member states to elevate gender equality and promote women's roles for full participation in social, economic, and political development, aligning with the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. It aims to shift from policy promotion to tangible implementation outcomes.
The key content of the draft declaration includes major approaches such as strengthening cooperation among ASEAN mechanisms, developing women's capacities and skills, increasing women's participation in decision-making and leadership positions, and integrating gender perspectives into government policies, plans, and budgets.
Additionally, it emphasizes preventing and responding to gender-based violence and discrimination, promoting economic opportunities and access to resources, utilizing gender- and age-disaggregated data for policymaking, and mobilizing resources and international cooperation to ensure continuity and sustainability of efforts.
This draft declaration serves as a cooperative framework enabling ASEAN member countries to reduce gender inequality gaps and create an environment that facilitates women's participation in all dimensions, while respecting each country's context and domestic laws.
The Deputy Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister stated that promoting gender equality is not merely about increasing opportunities for women but about enabling everyone to fully realize their potential, which strengthens families, communities, and society as a whole, supporting ASEAN's inclusive and sustainable long-term growth.