31 May 1985

26th plenary meeting

International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women

The Economic and Social Council,

Recalling its decision 1984/124 of 24 May 1984 on the Statute of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women,

Further recalling General Assembly resolutions 39/122 of 14 December 1984 and 39/249 of 9 April 1985,

Having considered the report of the Board of Trustees of the Institute on its fifth session,

1. Expresses its satisfaction for the significant achievements in the programme of work of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women;

2. Takes note of the decisions of the Board of Trustees contained in the report on its fifth session;

3. Notes the decision of the Board of Trustees by which it requested the Economic and Social Council to make an appeal for contributions from Governments and other potential donors;

4. Appeals to Governments and other potential donors to contribute to the Trust Fund established for the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women in view of the increasing importance of research and training for full participation of women in the development process at all levels.