The conference brought together approximately 800 women representatives of the 44 member countries of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean - CEPAL. The central theme was: What kind of state? What kind of equality?

The Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean is a subordinate body of CEPAL and takes place every three years. Its main objective is to provide a forum for the debate on gender issues, to present public policy recommendations, and to evaluate the enforcement of regional agreements and plans, taking into consideration the needs of women.

Sonia Montaño (left), Virginia Vargas.