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5,While it was recognized’that the formulation nd implementation of population polictes is the sov- reign right of each nation. it was agreed that interâ€" ational co-operation should play an important role in ccordance with the princrples of the United Nations tuner. 11 was also agreed that. with the family the asic unit of society. all “couples and individuals have he basic human right to decide freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children and to have the information. education and means to do so; ... . (3. Among many other recommendations. it was urged that all countries should make use. “wherever "wed and appropriate. ofadequately trained profes- ,.n;il and auxiliary health personnel. rural extension. _ me economics and social workers. and non-govern- .rmul channels. to help provide family planning serv- t and to advise users of contraceptives. Govern- tits which have family planning programmes are ited to consider integrating and co-ordinating those tit-es with health and other services designed to t; the quality of family life. including family allow- t-s and maternity benefits. and to consider includ- E'amily planning services in their official health and nil insurance systems." 7, It was urged that "voluntary organizations .._tld be encouraged. within the framework of na- tal laws. policies and regulations, to play an impor- “ rule in disseminating population information and ~itl'il'1g wider participation in population pro- 1111165. and to share experiences regarding the im- mentalion of population measures and pro- .mmes." International nonâ€"governmental initiations (such as ACWW) “are urged to respond he goals and policies of this Plan of Action“. “co- rating in the promotion ofwidespread knowledge" ‘ “supporting national and private institutions and .tnizations dealing with population questions." fltere was unanimous agreement that the “princi- aim of social. economic and cultural development. .\thh population goals and policies are integral t'l\. is to improve levels of living and the quality of ‘ofthe people. Of all things in the world. people are ‘. most preCIous." tibune Alongside the official Conference. an unofiftcial thune was held in which non-governmental organi- toris and interested individuals heard explanations population trends and problems and carried on tel-v discussions about possible solutions. This meant good deal ofquiek moving by the ACWW represent- :ite as observer at the Conference and participant in '1; Tribune. It also meant a lot of very interesting enâ€" »unters with other organizations and individuals who hare our concern for women. their families. their _txnimunities. and the whole of humankind. Perhaps the most important outcome ofthese gath- :l‘lngs in Bucharest was that they brought a wide new 'tmge of ideas to so many people about what needs to be done and what might be done to prevent a Popu- lation Explosion from blindly driving the people of :his little Planet to disaster. Perhaps. instead. it may. L"deed. prove to be within our power to win for huma- flll)’ “a future that is infinitely bright." Junior Women ’3 Institute Annual Meeting Miss June Alton was elected Junior Provincial Board Director and Mrs. Sylvia Shaw will serve as the Senior Board Director for the coming year. Approximately 45 members and visitors gathered at the Badenoch Community Centre for the annual meeting which included the business as well as a speaker on Women‘s Legal Rights. and a visit to the police station. Miss Cindy Cordingly was re-elected President. and Mrs. Linda Middleton Seeretarereasurer. A Bursary is to be established to provide token as- sistance to a member continuing her formal education beyond secondary school. Terms of reference will be completed and a winner chosen next Spring. Margaret J. Black. a local lawyer. discussed women's legal rights. As one who has retained her maiden name after marriage. she honestly believes in equality for all. It is time women changed their attitudes. 1t con- cerns her that so many women seem satisfied to accept degrading attitudes from their male counterparts. She feels some groups such as lawyers do not have to establish equality. however teachers. nurses. secre- taries. as examples. will remain the underdog if they do not fight for equal rights and equal job opportu- nities. Women must work hard to gain equality. hOW- ever this equality must be justified. "there must be fairness and objectivity. because many women still live in a traditional manner. Another area of concern is "Rape." The law treats women unjustly and puts them on trial. They are de- graded at every turn. The Ontario Commission on the Status of Women have a bill going through parliament asking to protect the girl from this legal process. seek- ing more guidance for her. and trying to protect the victim from severe cross examination. Mrs, Black thinks the abortion laws will remain as is A the laws and how they are enforced. will remain a problem; she showed concern that laws are not uniâ€" formly carried out for or against. She briefly referred to the Ontario Law Reform Act which is in limbo. although they have been work- ing on it since I968. reports have been revised or requests for change. Her final advice “women do not protect themselves enough. they should seek legal ad- vice." CORRECTION In the By Laws revision that appeared in the Spring 1975 issue. a line was omitted. Under Flâ€" NANCES should read as follows: Page 55 - Item 7 (9) The FWIO fee of 50 cents per member. the FWIC fee of 50 cents per mem- ber and the ACWW fee of 2 cents per member shall be forwarded annually from the Branch Secretaryâ€"Treasurer to the District Secretary- Treasurer before February 1 and forwarded by the District Secretary-Treasurer to the Provincial Secretary-Treasurer before April 1. 3]