Empowering women: an essential objective.

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  • Source:
    UN chronicle [UN Chron] 1994 Sep; Vol. 31 (3), pp. 47.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: United Nations Office of Public Information Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8305532 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0251-7329 (Print) Linking ISSN: 02517329 NLM ISO Abbreviation: UN Chron
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: [New York] : United Nations Office of Public Information, [1975-1996]
    • Subject Terms:
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Indexing Agency: PIP Local ID #: 099551. Indexing Agency: POP Local ID #: 00244091.
      Keywords: Critique*; Economic Development; Economic Factors; Gender Issues*; Human Rights--women*; International Agencies; Organization And Administration; Organizations; Program Design*; Programs; Socioeconomic Factors; Un*; Women In Development*; Women's Status*; World Population Conferences*
      Note: TJ: UN CHRONICLE
      Local Abstract: [PIP] The draft action plan of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) calls for enhancing women's participation in all levels of the political process and public life, promoting women's education and employment with attention to alleviation of poverty and illiteracy, halting discriminatory practices against women, establishing women's rights, and improving women's ability to earn income and achieve economic self-reliance. The document specifically refers to the importance of girls beyond their traditional roles as potential childbearers and caretakers. The action plan requests actions to enforce minimum marriage age laws and to assure women's choice in spouse selection. Female genital mutilation is prohibited. Preventive efforts are to be directed to infanticide, prenatal sex selection, trafficking in girls, female prostitution, and pornography. The men who are in positions of power have a particular responsibility to bring about gender equality and to focus on men's responsibility in parenthood and child support. Fertility is related to women's paid employment and higher educational levels. The longterm success of population programs is dependent on women's ability to make informed decisions at all levels and in all spheres of life.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19940901 Date Completed: 19951101 Latest Revision: 20071115
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      12289934