Gertrude Mongella, former Secretary-General of the 1995 Beijing World Conference on Women, reflects on the conference's enduring impact and the lessons learned over three decades. She emphasizes that the conference marked the beginning of a social, political, and economic revolution for gender equality, stating, "A revolution has begun. There is no going back." Mongella stresses the need for continued efforts to implement the Beijing Platform for Action. She also addresses the challenges of poverty, mental poverty, and the necessity of peace for achieving gender equality.