Second Committee


GA/EF/2882
29 October 1999


Press Release
GA/EF/2882


INVESTMENT IN WOMEN’S EDUCATION, ENFORCEMENT OF CORE LABOUR STANDARDS URGED AS SECOND COMMITTEE CONSIDERS WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT

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The integration of women into economic activity had not been enough to resolve their social situation and eliminate the stereotypes they were subjected to, the representative of Mexico told the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) this morning as it began its consideration of women in development.