Women’s Rights are Human Rights by Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton’s Speech
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Hillary Clinton’s Speech.
The speech, “Women’s Rights are Human Rights” was delivered by Hillary Clinton the then first lady of the US on 5th September 1995 in Beijing China during the 4th UN women plenary session. The speech is recognized as crucial in enhancing a candid acknowledgment of the rights of women as human rights in the global sphere (Clinton, 1995). The posture and body language of Clinton as she gave the speech depicts a person who was very bitter about the inequalities which were being meted on women. Incidentally, Clinton graced the occasion on a pink skirt which pictured feminine as she gave the speech entitled promotion of women’s rights and their recognition as an essential gender in social, political and economic spheres. The speech focused on highlighting the various abuses which women were being subjected to globally. It was deeply sad, and some of the examples which Clinton gave made the attendants identify with the issues raised. Women were considered a lesser gender which caused them to suffer many cases of abuse (Clinton, 1995). In this perspective, Clinton focused on the rights of women to education, good healthcare, equal opportunities in employment. She argued about the importance of women equality while applying powerful techniques to deliver a powerful, convincing and persuasive speech.
Clinton significantly used emotions to deliver the persuasive speech. Through her facial expression, body language and the deep conviction which she demonstrated, Clinton was able to connect with her audience emotionally (Clinton, 1995).

She highlighted various brutal experiences which women are subjected to globally. She gave an example of some parts of the world where girls were less valued compared to boys. She also talked of the slavery of prostitution by women and almost made the audience break down in tears as she spoke about the killing of women if dowry paid was less.
In her speech, Clinton insisted that it was time for the audience to take action against the abuse of women. She infused sympathy to the audience through the examples she gave and asked those who doubt about the injustices she was talking about to listen to the voice of the women at their homes, neighborhoods or even workplaces (Clinton, 1995). She demonstrated the different forms of discrimination that were used against women from all walks of life. She emotionally stated that women continue to watch haplessly as their children succumb to malnutrition as a result of poverty and economic deprivation. According to her, gender discrimination against women is evident in how various financial, institutions rate women creditworthiness differently compared to men.
To enhance the credibility of her speech, Clinton gave several facts and percentages in support her arguments. For instance, she noted that about half of the global population are women. Further, she said that more than 70% of the poor and illiterate are women (Clinton, 1995). This perhaps was meant to create the mental image of the injustices women have suffered and charged them to demand more opportunities to address the inequities.
To conclude, Clinton in her speech, highlighted the critical dimensions in which women are discriminated including the legal, political participation and access to credit. From the address, there was a sense of urgency for the need for recognition and equality of all in the society. The speech was very persuasive, and it was delivered in a very reasonable manner ensuring that the audience related to the issues raised. She noted that if women are freed from violence, given equal opportunities at the workplace as well as equal pay, success will also be enjoyed by their families. The success of women is the success of the entire nation. The primary objective of the speech was to charge the audience to rise and curb discrimination against women as well as promote the observation of the human rights. It was more of an emotional appeal which created affirmative determination on women towards demanding equality.
References
Clinton, H. R. (1995). Women’s Rights Are Human Rights. United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women