# UNV9-10 - 1980 Decade for Women
The Decade for Women 1976-85 was a direct outcome of International Woman’s Year 1975. The United Nations sponsored several conferences to examine women’s living conditions around the world during its Decade for Women. At these conferences,, women from the developing world expressed concern about food shortages, the poverty of women and children, and other issues. They have continued to stress the need for greater consideration of women’s lives when working for economic development.
The Decade for Women 1976-85 was a direct outcome of International Woman’s Year 1975. The United Nations sponsored several conferences to examine women’s living conditions around the world during its Decade for Women. At these conferences,, women from the developing world expressed concern about food shortages, the poverty of women and children, and other issues. They have continued to stress the need for greater consideration of women’s lives when working for economic development.