Theme: United we stand to take action on women's health
12-18 September 1993
Kampala, Uganda
Organizers:
Uganda Organizing Committee, composed of local women's groups with the International Advisory Committee or INTERNET composed of seven international women's organizations including Isis International Manila.
Objectives:
1. To identify local, regional and international strategies for action on women's health issues.
2. To update each other on issues of international concern regarding women's health.
3. To share and exchange skills and experiences.
4. To strengthen the women's health movement in Africa.
Topics:
Reproductive rights
* Sexual violence/rape
* Contraceptive and reproductive technologies
* Abortion
* Infertility
Global concern for women's health
* Occupational health hazards
* Prostitution and trafficking in women
* Environmental conservation programs and their impact on women's lives
Social, political and economic factors influencing women's health
* Foreign debt and structural adjustment policies
* Political conflicts and militarization
Mental health of women
* Stress
Impact of displacement STDs and AIDS
* Mobilizing women for prevention and control (especially subgroups of women at risk of infection)
* Cultural and traditional practices (predisposing factors)
* Access to services and social support mechanisms
* Barrier methods
* STDs, HIV/AIDS, and sexuality
* Sexual abuse, harassment, and rape
Political and community support for women's health
* Traditional methods of healing/treatment
* Primary Health Care: women 's perspective/gender issues
* Lobbying and advocacy
* Community experiences
Accommodation: Makerere University residence hall, fee of US$ 175.00 - food and accommodation for seven days. Hotel accommodations also available.
Venue: Makerere University campus, Kampala, Uganda.
Registration fee: US$ 100.00 For further information, contact Coordinator, 7th IWHM, P.O. Box 1191, Kampala, Uganda. Tel. 235 791.
