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ON TRACK (S)
Despite the immense potential of wom-
fragile civil structures, growing lawlessness,
Scores of success stories, models and
en, and despite the democratic promises in-
and the exclusion of women as equal part-
approaches were shared at this conference.
herent in the political sea changes of 1989,
ners in society. Seven years have demon-
The path to Vital Voices crossed continents
there is still the tendency not to make use of
strated that you need all the citizenry to ful-
and conferences, wound through networks
women's talents. As we address this chal-
fill the promise.
and international support organizations,
lenge to combat the poor status of women,
As a strong Europe emerges, the voices
and found its way to a broad base of sup-
we should apply the same determination
of its women must be heard. This confer-
port. It provided a unique opportunity to
and creativity that led to the birth of these
ence was designed to amplify our voices
build trust, cross divides, share dreams, and
new democracies.
protecting human rights, increasing politi-
negotiate the pragmatic solutions described
For millions in Eastern Europe, the
cal stability, and driving economic prosper-
in the pages that follow.
promise of burgeoning economies and
ity. The action plans derived from the strate-
blossoming democracies remains a promise,
gies developed at the conference are indis-
not yet within their reach. The reality all too
pensable counterweights to forces of ag-
often includes acute economic disparity,
gression and exclusion.
Women have simply not had enough opportunities
to network with women in other regions-or even
Breaking into three tracks allowed each participant to concentrate on the
with women within their own region-to identify
area in which they are most active, and the further breaking down into small
successful strategies for influencing decision-making
groups allowed for a real dialogue. I especially appreciated the emphasis on
and becoming full participants and stakeholders in
strategies for action rather than allowing the conference to become mired in
decisions about policy and resource allocations. The
a litany of grievances of which we are all aware.
Vital Voices conference identified important
issues and approaches for ensuring that women's
Deborah Wagner
Project Director Poland and Albania
voices, views and interests are an integral part of
Land O'Lakes. Intl. Development Division
decision-making, whether in the parliament, the
courtroom, or the boardroom.
Carol Yost
We met women from countries of various conditions,
Director. Global Women in Politics Program
with specific problems and achievements we could
The Asia Foundation, USA
share with each other. We learned from others' mistakes
or results, and gathered precious information should
similar problems occur in our country.
Lilla Matos
U.S. Embassy, Hungary
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