The conference with a focus on Health and Human Rights attracted over 400 participants from 37 countries and 45 national and international organizations. Participants included delegates from governmental and non-governmental organizations, grassroots women, scholars, activists, policy makers, researchers, students, and members of the local community and local institutions such as the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and universities and colleges in Indiana. The activities included presentation of papers, workshops, film shows, poetry reading, dance, drama, exhibitions, formal and informal discussions. Women's health and human rights are threatened by 1.
Women suffer violence and discrimination based on their sexual orientation.
Improve information, education, and communication strategies. Encourage networking and building solidarity across borders in terms of research and action. Increase gender sensitization and conscientization of men and women through multi-media approaches. Integrate traditional medical practices with orthodox western medicine. Make an early start in comprehensive health and human rights education.