WHAT THESE AGREEMENTS MEAN FOR THE WORLD'S WOMEN




What does the implementation of the Cairo and Beijing agreements mean for women working at the grassroots? How do these large scale, international meetings affect the lives of the world's women?

Changes like those called for in Cairo and Beijing don't happen over night. But, women's groups in Asia, Africa and Latin America are taking action and demanding comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care, equal recognition under the law, economic and educational opportunities --- all of the elements that will help them to lead healthier lives. Discussions have been sparked and action has been taken through lobbying for legislation, writing sex education curricula, organizing follow-up meetings, creating new programs and many more actions.

And work continues on the global level as women's coalitions --- like HERA --- encourage the implementation of the Cairo and Beijing agreements in the policies of organizations such as the World Bank, UNFPA and UNICEF.

As our Web site grows, we plan to post news and information about local women's reproductive health and rights from our Southern colleagues.


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