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Objectives
- To
initiate and support public discussion on issues relating to
security and justice for midlife and older women, and to research
appropriate policies and legislation at all levels of government
in order to address these issues.
- To
work independently and in partnership with like-minded
organizations in the women's movement, and in seniors'
organizations, and to ally ourselves with movements for social
justice in Canada and abroad.
- To
support women's greater representation by women on decision-making bodies
including all levels of government.
- To
increase our understanding of the history and position of women
in our society through research, discussion, reading and exchange
of experiences.
- To
challenge negative stereotypes and to support a positive
portrayal of older women.
- To
support the rights of younger women, including the right to
reproductive choice.
- To
support the needs and rights of children.
- To
enrich our members' lives by providing social and educational
activities.
- To
celebrate the accomplishments of older women.
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