The rationale behind cooperation between the 10 members of the European Economic Community (EEC) and the Third World and the programs which the EEC has been developing are described in this paper. The first section, on how joint action makes problems easier to cope with, discusses the Federal Republic of Germany and the EEC, the progress of…

This document includes two articles describing the failure of the international human rights movement to consider or remedy the situation of women outside of the basic demand for political rights of people in general. The first article, "Women's Rights as Human Rights: Toward a Re-Vision of Human Rights" (Charlotte Bunch), emphasizes the…

The field of global education is being advanced by the development of programs for elementary, secondary, and university levels; the production and marketing of materials and classroom teaching strategies; and the creation of policy recommendations at national, state, and local levels. In addition, research efforts are underway. For the next level…

Women in developing nations often work long, grueling hours alongside men in the fields, but must also cook and keep house, rear children, and provide health care. In short, woman's multifaceted labor is key to the family's survival. It is surprising, therefore, that until the United Nations designated a Decade for Women (1976-1985) the importance…

Arguing that consultative and authoritative frameworks for rural development programs allow those in a superior position to define development priorities and to determine when and to what extent those in subordinate positions can participate, this paper outlines the need for participative-group management of such projects. The paper notes that…