In reality, most of these committees are still being formed. Women's Federation for World Peace has by its name, a mandate to work to establish world peace by addressing directly and indirectly, the underlying causes of conflict fundamental to the relationship between men and women. Currently it is well recognized that one of the most obvious lines drawn between those who have and those who do not have, is the line between the sexes. Unfortunately, this same differentiation between those who have and those who do not is the basis for conflict worldwide. Poverty is well recognized as a scourge not only due to the physical misery it causes, but also to the mental, psychological and spiritual anguish that accompanies it.
Poverty is the most prevalent violation of human rights.
It cuts across race, religion and national boundaries. Second-a Social and Economic Empowerment Project, targeting the problem of poverty. At the time of writing, it is in its formation stages and we will get full information out to you early in 1999. This will be an ongoing series designed at informing and bringing key issues to the public's attention. As with all UN associated NGO's, the value is twofold as the relationship is a partnership.