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GA/SHC/3524
13 October 1999


Press Release
GA/SHC/3524


THIRD COMMITTEE SPEAKERS STRESS POVERTY, PROBLEMS OF RURAL WOMEN

19991013

The empowerment of rural women was critical to eradicating poverty, the representative of Malaysia told the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) this morning, as it met to continue considering issues related to the advancement of women and implementation of the outcome of the Fourth World Conference on Women (Beijing, 1995).

GA/SHC/3520
8 October 1999


Press Release
GA/SHC/3520


THIRD COMMITTEE CONCLUDES CONSIDERATION OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

19991008

The specific impact of globalization on vulnerable groups had to be studied, the representative of Venezuela told the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) this afternoon, as it concluded its consideration of social development, including questions related to youth, ageing, disabled persons and the family.