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In 1975, the first United Nations World Conference on Women took place between 19 June and 2 July in Mexico City, bringing together individuals from a wide range of backgrounds with the goal of promoting gender equality. The World Conference of Women (WCW) was the capstone event of International Women’s Year, the UN’s response to the transnational women’s liberation movement sweeping the globe.
Written by Gisel Valladares. Narration by Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. A textual version of this video is available at origins.osu.edu/connecting-hi.... Video production by Cody Patton, Laura Seeger, and Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle.
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