Governed by an annual meeting of Board of Directors, comprising up to 21 directors, each with a term of office of 4 years. Fosters leadership and alliances among women internationally, through regional and international meetings, travel grants and information exchange. Promotes dialogue between women's health advocates and policy-makers and researchers in the field of health and population, by participating in meetings and task forces and disseminating information on women's needs for health care and family planning. Publishes books and essays on issues related to population policies and reproductive health, and makes them available to northern decision-makers and governments and to southern nongovernmental organizations, health professionals and individuals. Works with the media to raise public awareness of women's concerns about reproductive health issues, and translates policy recommendations into calls for action by governments and nongovernmental organizations.
Collaboration consists of technical exchanges and, where appropriate, follow-up activities.
It participated in a WHO scientific and ethical review group discussion with women's health advocates, June 1994, and commented on the draft report of discussions on the ethical aspects of research development and introduction of fertility regulation methods. It has also provided input and comments to a variety of WHO documents relating to its area of expertise.