During two days and as a part of Metropolis Board of Directors meeting, the representatives of the regional antannaes of Metropolis Women International Network have met in order to discuss and share the actions that have been carried out by each of them as well as the Action Plan for the next two years. The session was open by Carme Figueres, councillor of the Consell Audiovisual de Catalunya (CAC) and representative of Barcelona’s antennae. Imma Moraleda, town councillor  of Benestar i Cohesió Territorial of the Barcelona City Hall, and Carme Freixa, her chief assistant, explained the social and the time management policies undertaken by the Barcelona City Hall.

Participating cities have submitted their ideas focusing on the following main areas:

Athens: Day Nursery, Immigration
Amman: Economic Activities and Development
Abidjan: Social rehabilitation and care of young girls especially after major disasters
Bamako: Economic Development
Barcelona: Health Security, Health for women. Uses of time, aids for entrepreneur women and equalty policies.
Dakar: Economic Development
Santiago: Security, Immigration, Women's Health
Seoul: Implementation of “Women Friendly City Project”

In conclusion, it was agreed to propose to the Board of Directors, although awaiting approval by the board of Cairo, the working committee "Health and Safety in Cities” for the next three years.

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