On September 5, 1995, Hillary Clinton delivered an influential speech at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Clinton expresses general concern about the escalation of violence against women, in other words gendercide. “Gendercide refers to the systematic elimination of a specific gender group, normally female. It is more common in India, China, and other parts of Southeast Asia” (GirlsKind Foundation). Crimes, such as bride trafficking, infanticide, abandonment and dowry murder; often occur within private households, going unnoticed and even unrecognized. “Unfortunately, it is women who are most often those whose human rights are violated. Even today, at the end of the 20th century, the rape of women continues to be used as an instrument of armed conflict. Women and children constitute a large majority of the world's refugees” (Clinton 3). Delivering her speech in Beijing, where gendercide is widespread, Hillary effectively expressed her goal not only to the United Nations, but also to audiences around the world. Clinton delivered her speech effectively as she outlined her goal for women to achieve equality and greater opportunities, with ethical appeals, emotional appeals, and logical appeals. The goal of Hillary's speech is to persuade her audience that her ideas are valid, using ethos, pathos. , and logos. Hillary is the First Lady and Senator, she demonstrates credibility as an influential activist for women's rights. “Over the past 25 years, I have worked tirelessly on issues related to women, children and families. Over the past two and a half years, I have had the opportunity to learn more about the challenges facing women in my country and around the world” (Clinton 2). Clinton's goal in her speech was to move the process forward... ... middle of paper ...... women are at an all-time high. Hillary Clinton's "Women's Rights Are Human Rights" speech targets this growing problem by effectively outlining purpose, style, and language, as well as different appeals to the audience. World Conference Speech (“Women's Rights are Human Rights”). American rhetoric: Hillary Rodham Clinton – Speech at the 4th United Nations World Conference (“Women's rights are human rights”). Michael E. Eidenmuller, nd Web. November 30, 2013. Population Council. “World Conference on Women: The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on Women and Health”. Review of Population and Development, Vol. 21, no. 4 (December 1995), pp. 907-91. Internet. November 22, 2013 “GirlKind Foundation”. Gender information and resources. GirlKind Foundation, nd Web. December 3. 2013.