Report of the World Conference of the International Women’s Year, Mexico City, 1975

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International Women's Year: The Greatest Consciousness-Raising Event in History

The United Nations and the Global Women’s Movement: Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future

In 1975, leaders from around the world converged on Mexico City for the first-ever UN World Conference on Women–and then met three more times, including Beijing in 1995. In this exclusive report, the UN Foundation Girls & Women Strategy team charts the history, and offers lessons for the future.

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Report of the World Conference of the International Women’s Year, Mexico City, 1975

International Women's Year: The Greatest Consciousness-Raising Event in History

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