Conference On Women (Press, 28 June 1980)
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Summary: Conference On Women (Press, 28 June 1980)
On 28 June 1980, it was announced that Miss Colleen Dewe, the former Government member of Parliament for Lyttelton, would lead a delegation from New Zealand to the United Nations Decade for Women world conference in Copenhagen, scheduled from 14 to 30 July. Miss Dewe serves as New Zealand’s representative on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The delegation was revealed by the Government spokesman on women, Mr McLay, and will include notable figures such as Mrs Vivienne Boyd, president of the National Council of Women; Miss Marilyn Waring, M.P.; and Mrs Violet Pou, president of the New Zealand Maori Women’s Welfare League. Additionally, Ms Helen Fawthorpe will represent the New Zealand permanent mission to the United Nations in New York. Mr McLay also mentioned that Dame Miriam Dell, chairperson of the Committee on Women, would join the delegation for part of the conference, leading an International Council of Women’s delegation in her role as I.C.W. president. The New Zealand Government plans to provide financial assistance to help up to five additional advisers and non-governmental representatives attend a non-governmental forum associated with the conference. This financial support will contribute significantly towards their fares and accommodation, enabling New Zealand to send 11 delegates and representatives, potentially making it the largest delegation of its kind to such meetings. The conference's primary objective is to review the progress made in the first half of the decade regarding UN goals for women, focusing on "equality, development and peace." Additionally, the conference aims to establish a programme of action for the latter half of the decade. This will encompass creating national targets and strategies to improve women's integration and participation in economic and social development, with specific attention on employment, health, and education. The conference will also address regional and international targets and strategies along these lines, as highlighted by Mr McLay.
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