The Women's Research Insitute has launched programmatic research in three major areas. These areas are outlined below. Within each area we have identified some specific foci which may, in turn, each require one or several research studies. The demand for better data is fueled by growing awareness of women's true circumstances.
Accurate information contributes to better understanding and conditions for women.
Women's Literacy The Effects of Literacy Programs on Women in Non-Industrialized Nations Focus 2. A South African Woman's Words Echoed by Her African Sisters Focus 3. They cry out for an end to violence and abuse in their homes. They want not only the absence of conflict but also the positive presence of peace that comes from living and grotwing with others in harmony. Older Women's Sense of Peace About Their Lives Focus 2.