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ACWW Conference Resolutions Children and the Internet â€" The intemet is an educational and communication tool; however, children need guidance and protection when using this resource, Therefore. be it resolved that ACWW members work to educate parents how to oversee and limit their Children's use of the internet and work for government intemat poli- cres to protect children from any exploitation. Home Economics v Be it resolved that ACWW member societies urge the governments of their countries. and especrally the ministries respon’ sible for family affairs, to support home economics education. extension and research, Trafficking of Women â€" Be it resolved that ACWW member societies urge their govem- ments and the United Nations to work towards the elimination ol the trafficking of women and girls for prostitution and other forms of commer- cialized sex, forced marriages and/or forced labour, Children's Rights - Be it resolved that ACWW member societies urge their governments that have not yet implemented the “Convention on the Flights oi the Child" in their legislation to do so. This should not be just a meaningless ges» lure, but a tool for giving all children in the world a decent lite. Regulation and Education on Enhanced Foods â€" Be it resolved that ACWW member socteties will work for objective scientilic re~ search in the field of enhanced food products. Will encourage establishment of a regulatory sys- tem that protects public health and is free to serve the public interest. and will support educa- tional methods and programs, which provide unbiased information. to increase understanding of the enhanced loods technology Genetic Engineering â€" Be it resolved that ACWW member societies call for public account- ability ot genetic engineering based on a full investigation of genetic engineering. also referred to as genetic modificafion. by an inter- national commission of the UN World Health Organization. to determine the risks. conse- quences and impacts of genetically engineered or modified seeds. plants, food. soil. animals and human beings. and to set forth public policy recommendations to address genetic engineerâ€" ing as a worldwide ethical, political. social and economic issues viii Urgency Resolutions BSE Gt VCJD - Lobby FAQ and WHO concom- ing BSE and VCJD - Be it resolved that ACWW and its member organizations urge their govem~ merits and worldwide bodies and the UN agencies, such as FAO and WHO. to act to protect the livestock population irom BSE and to protect the human population from VCJD by banning the trade oi potentially infected animals. contaminated lead and other products of bovine origin. HIV/AIDS - Be it further resolved that ACWW and its member societies. within their respective programs. do their utmost to publicize and to secure tull implementation by governments and by soctety as a whole ot the Declaration of Commrtment on HIV/AIDS and its accompany- ing targets: that they continue to promote HIV/AIDS awareness. prevention. treatment. care and support; that they emphasize the ur- gent need ior adequate resources enabling local access to HlV/AIDS counselling. health and wet» tare facilities and services. including in rural areas: and that they stress the value of a human rights based approach to the AIDS pandemic beating in mind existing factors of gender dis- crimination and exploitation which make women. female adolescents and the girl child the most vulnerable victims of this cruel disease. Recommendations Pension Plan tor Care Givers - Be it recom- mended that all ACWW member organizations should do their utmost to convince their govem- merits of the financial value of full-time work done at home. This should guarantee equality between the work done outside the home and the work of caring at home for the y0ung. dis» abled and the old. to be recognized by the provision of pension rights. Malaria - Be it recommended that ACWW mem- ber societies encourage their governments and scientists to intensity their research into the pre vention and treatment of malaria. Parenthood and Family Lite - Be it recom- mended that ACWW through its member societies and their individual members work for preparation for partnership, parenthood and tamin tile as an ongoing process. starting in the tamin and continuing at all levels at education throughout lite. Elections Executive Committee President v Hilda Stewart. Northern lreland Deputy President » Ursula Goh. Malaysia Secretary » Jennith Mitchell. Australia Treasurer - Louise Nichols. USA Committee Choirs Promotions at Publications - Jean Blair, Northern Ireland United Nations - Sandra Broadrick-Allen. USA Projects - Val Tarrant, New Zealand Area Presidents Africa - East. West a Central < TBA Alrica - Southern - Anna Boshoft, South Africa Asia - Central at South - TBA Asia - South East 8. Far East ‘ Bernadette Arellano. Philippines Canada - Elizabeth Ftushton Central 8 South America & Caribbean - Margaret Browne. Trinidad a Tobago Europe - May Kidd. Scotland South Pacific - Jeanette Tarbotton. New Zealand USA » Susan Herbert Tasmania Invites You The Country Women's Association of Tasmania invites members and friends to come together in March 2004 for the 24'" World Conference of the Associated Country Women ol the World. Dear Arrhena and Christine. On behalf of the Board and members of the ACWW. I would like you to thank the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario tor successiully hosting the 23"1 ACWW Triennial Conference. The hard work and varied contributions at you and your members ensured that the event was a great success. The delegates have expressed great appreciation of enjoyable meetings in com- fortable surroundings Vlfith renewed thanks and best wishes. Hilda Stewart World President. ACWW