Building a Stronger Women's Movement By Terna Gyuse

For four days, Cape Town's convention centre will be filled with a profusion of languages, colours, and ideas as some 2,200 delegates from 144 countries take part in the 11th International Forum on Women's Rights and Development, organised by the Association of Women in Development (AWID).

The conference theme, "The Power of Movements," is an expression of AWID's mission to advance women's rights worldwide by strengthening the impact and influence of women's organisations. During the opening session on Nov. 14, a panel of four women set the scene for discussion and debate.