text 1994 monographic Discusses (i) women in the regional scenario during the 1990s; (ii) gender equity using an integrated approach; (iii) living conditions of women in the 1990s. Stresses the need for political will to achieve gender equity, and the need for comprehensive inter-sectoral policies which address the task of alleviating poverty and include the dimension of gender equity. DC 3/7/00 M2LMGR