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ĦĦĦĦThe 57th Session of UN
Human Rights Commission was convened in
Geneva during March 19 to April 27, 2001.
Representatives from All-China Women's Federation
(ACWF) attended the Session during April
4-17. ACWF representatives addressed the
meeting under agenda item "civil rights
and political rights" and the item
on women. ACWF also made a joint statement
with other NGOs from China under agenda
item on children. Highlights of these statements
include: condemning US violation of children's
rights in other countries, condemning Japan's
attempts to whitewash wartime aggression
and distort history, and exposing the crimes
committed by Falungong Cult including destroying
the well-being of women and children. During
the session, ACWF representatives participated
in various NGO activities and had extensive
exchanges with other NGO participants.
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