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This site was dedicated to the 1st Women's Conference of the ITUC in Brussels (October 19-21) and the Decisions for Life Global Partner meeting (October 22-23).

Stories on this site were created voluntarily by ten journalists who usually work for WageIndicator (Decisions for Life) websites. All journalists had the freedom to write, and the stories were not censored. The stories do not necessarily reflect the official point of view of any organisation. Although the site will stay online forever, please follow news after October 23 2009, at the ITUC site and at the Decisions for Life website.

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October 23, Decisions for Life - Global Partner Meeting

Day Two: The day featured many lively discussions about how to involve women in trade union work, how to make priorities of childcare and maternity leave in collective agreements, and how to get young women interested in trade union membership. Groups also looked at exciting new ways to use technology and fresh ideas to get their message across. >>

Conference concludes on a high note

The 1st World Women's Conference concluded on a high note, as over 450 women from around the globe vowed to carry the struggle forward. >>

"I felt I was put in the middle of the desert"

It was hard for Leonida Belgion, of the Asssociation of Philippine Migrant Workers of Belgium, to hold back the tears during her panel presentation. >>

Woman of the afternoon, Wednesday October 21

Veena Singh – Chairperson, Central Women Workers Committee (INTUC) says "women today are smart, intelligent and here to stay." >>

Woman of the morning, Wednesday 21 October

"It has been very heartening to see the support that trade unions are giving to the cause of domestic workers," says Manuela Tomei, Chief of the Conditions of Work and Employment Programme, Social Protection Sector in the ILO. >>

Woman of the evening - Tuesday, October 20

Denise McGuire, World Women's President of UNI Global Union, says there will be "no jobs on a dead planet" if global warming is not addressed. >>

Lively debate warms up conference!

Paulien Osse, Director of Wageindicator, got people participating in a lively debate around leadership and life issues. >>

Gender Equality a long way to go ?

Women have come a long way in the working world, but there is still much work to be done when it comes to gender equality.

"Interviews, Reports"

Interview with Louisa Ait-Rached (young Algerian delegate)

Interview with Marcelina Bautista (CONLACTRAHO-Mexico)

More... on the 1st World Women’s conference (at the ITUC Site)

Documents released as a result of the Conference:

View from the women

We spoke to delegates to find out how they feel about the 1st World Women's Conference, and what they expect. This is what they said: >>

News - Women of the World

1st World Women's Conference Photos :

October 19, 20, 21

More.... 1st World Womens Conference Photos :

October 19, 20

October 21

Decisions for Life, Global Partners Meeting Photos :

October 22, 23

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"We won't wait to see what happens!"

"Trade unions must establish their priorities and work for them, we're not going to wait to see what happens in the world " says Sharan Barrow, President of the ITUC.

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