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Resolutions
deal with the Constitution and General Policy of ACWW as well as
international issues, and are mandates which must be worked on if passed
by the appropriate majority. They should be of international importance
and capable of implementation.
RESOLUTION
1: FOCUS ON WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
In order to keep rural areas alive, be it resolved that AC W W and its
member societies focus strongly on women entrepreneurs, small businesses
and income-generating activities for women, and encourage international
bodies and national and local governments, when working with rural
development across the world, to actively promote this method of
empowering women.
Proposed by: European Area Conference Seconded by: Lanka Mahila
Samiti (Sri Lanka)
RESOLUTION
2: A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
To further promote community action as the key to long-term
environmental change, be it resolved that the Associated Country Women
of the World encourage all ACWW member societies to urge each individual
to become actively involved in protecting the environment through
education, research and promotion of activities that promote a
sustainable future.
Proposed by: Woman's National Farm and Garden Association Inc. (USA)
RESOLUTION
3: WATER AND POVERTY
Be it resolved that ACWW and their member organisations urge the United
Nations and their national governments to create a new culture: the
internationally agreed principles of Integrated Water Resources
Management, including sanitation, access to safe drinking water and
water for food and ecosystems based on cooperation with all
stakeholders.
Proposed by: Four Netherlands Societies -
Nederlandse Bond Van Plattelandsvrouwen (NBvP) Nederlandse Vereniging
van Huisvrouwen (NWH) Passage Christelijke-Maatschappelijke
Vrouwenbeweging Zij Actief Nederland
RESOLUTION 4: ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE
Be it resolved that ACWW and their member organisations urge the United
Nations and their national governments to include energy in all
(national) development strategies, to invest in modern and clean energy.
Proposed by: Four Netherlands Societies -
Nederlandse Bond Van Plattelandsvrouwen (NBvP) Nederlandse Vereniging
van Huisvrouwen (NWH) Passage Christelijke-Maatschappelijke
Vrouwenbeweging ZijActiefNederland
RESOLUTION 5: OBESITY AWARENESS
Be it resolved that ACWW member societies urge their governments to
raise the awareness of obesity and the ensuing harm to physical health.
Proposed by: Iowa Master Farm Homemakers Guild (USA)
RESOLUTION
6: UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION FOR MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Be it resolved that ACWW and its member societies urge governments, who
signed the United Nations Declaration for the Millennium Development
Goals, to act upon and work towards meeting their commitments by 2015.
Proposed by: British Columbia Women's Institute (Canada) Seconded by:
South African Union of Homemakers Clubs
Recommendations
may, after adoption by the Triennial Conference, be suggested to
Societies as a line of action which they might choose to follow.
RECOMMENDATION
1: FIGHT AGAINST TYPE 2 DIABETES
Be it recommended that ACWW member societies will encourage their
national governments to:
Ensure that consumers have sufficient information about the importance
of making nutritionally informed choices and their links to health.
Develop legislation on food labels in order to make information about
energy and nutrition contents easily comprehensible and comparable.
Recognize physical activity as an essential element in prevention and
treatment for obesity and closely linked non-communicable diseases.
Proposed by: Maa-Ja Kotitalousnaisten Keskus Ry (Finland)
RECOMMENDATION
2: WOMEN'S ROLE IN DECISION MAKING
Be it recommended that ACWW focuses strongly on the importance of
empowering women to take part in decision making. Through active
participation women will contribute to sustainable development and have
an important influence and impact on society.
Proposed
by: Norges Bygdekvinnelag (Norway)
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