We are concerned about internet child pornography and child prostitution. We suggest that the human rights of sex workers should be protected and that the sex industry should be discouraged. Further discussion is needed on this subject. We also express our sincere concern about the situations of women in Tibet, under military occupation, and situation of women migrant workers. Domestic violence is no longer a private matter, but a community and social concern.
Legislation is very important to prevent all kinds of violence against women.
In the process of legislation, we should facilitate the participation of survivors and get them seriously involved. There is an urgent need to train teachers, parents and community leaders to be gender sensitive. We are aware of the fact that reproductive technologies have sometimes brought women increased opportunities, but we are concerned about the mental and physical impacts on women s health. Such technologies should not be used as a tool to perpetuate the role of women as merely serving the patriarchal system. Assertiveness training is necessary for women to deal with sexual partners and to have reproductive autonomy.