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The follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>ternational motions were not reached<br />
Motion 40 : Women <strong>in</strong> unions – encourag<strong>in</strong>g an <strong>in</strong>ternational perspective<br />
Reports on the <strong>in</strong>ternational work which <strong>UNISON</strong> is <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong>. Called on the NWC to<br />
become more actively <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternational work and campaign<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Motion 41 : Women as weapons of war<br />
Highlights the abuse of women <strong>in</strong> conflict zones and the failure of governments to protect<br />
those women. Called on the NWC to engage with other organisations work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the field of<br />
end<strong>in</strong>g violence aga<strong>in</strong>st women <strong>in</strong>ternationally.<br />
Motion 43 : The position of women <strong>in</strong> today’s world<br />
Highlights the precarious position of women <strong>in</strong>ternationally and <strong>in</strong> the UK despite UN<br />
resolutions designed to protect them. Called on the NWC to campaign for implementation<br />
of UN resolutions; campaign aga<strong>in</strong>st domestic attacks on women’s and workers’ rights<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g access to justice.<br />
Motion 44 : CEDAW<br />
Reports on the failure of the UK government to comply with CEDAW recommendations.<br />
Called on the NWC to work with appropriate bodies on guidance to be used <strong>in</strong> appropriate<br />
negotiations where the recommendations apply.<br />
The NWC strive to ensure that <strong>in</strong>ternational work and campaign<strong>in</strong>g is always clearly<br />
signposted for members. The motions were referred to the <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
department/committee, to be taken on board <strong>in</strong> consideration of their work programme.<br />
<strong>UNISON</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ues to work with the Women’s Resource Centre and others as appropriate,<br />
to further the aims of CEDAW.<br />
Gloria Mills elected as president of ETUC women’s committee<br />
Congratulations to Gloria Mills, <strong>UNISON</strong>’s national secretary, equalities, who has been<br />
elected president of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) women’s committee<br />
for the next four years. Gloria is the first Black woman to hold the post, and <strong>in</strong> this role she<br />
will lead for the European trade union movement on issues such as parental rights, equal<br />
pay and the impact of austerity on women as public services users and providers.<br />
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