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The Conference of the International Council of Women My impression of the ICW Conference in Washington was formed first by two addresses, the report of the President, Ma- rie-Helen Lafaucheux, closing her triennal but really six-year term; and the address by Mrs. Erw i n Schuller, newly elected President. The task of ICW as consulta tive member of the Untied Na tions has a deep meaning for the future of ICW. Its endeavors to remove the discrimination against women were based on the Declaration of Human Rights. Although these Human Rights are now expressed through different points of view of United Nations members, nev ertheless the non-governmental organizations keep their true in ternational spirit in serving them. The ICW Motto, that has lead them during the 75 years of their organization was an abid ing concern for the quality of human relationships. This prin ciple is timeless. It helped sur vive periods of trial, pain and darkness in human history; and will continue to influence the work of ICW today. In general, new trends seem to stream into the life of the ICW. New countries are apply ing for membership, Regional Committees are being formed. Up to date an European Com- mitee is already working. There is a plan to establish a literary prize and a “Best Film” award. As far as the “internal” and “external” policies are concern ed, the International Council deeply deplores the fact that some of its member-organiza- tions are dominated by the Gov ernments of their countries, thus preventing them from partici pating actively in works of the Council. The Council stands strictly on the principle of gov ernment non-intervention while at the same time welcoming gov ernment’s understanding and co operation. It ever holds that the interests of the National Coun cils should not be interfered with. ICW also clarifies its stand to ward the International Federa tion of Democratic Women. Judging by discipline, conforma tion and persistence, with which activit i es of this international organizEition are conducted, it would seem that it is Commun ist government sponsored. More over, the abuse of international forum for political ends by the Federation, and the abuse of the principle of neutrality makes cooperation between ICW and the named Federation practically impossible. However, ICW would welcome a round table discussion with the International Federa tion that might result in mutual understanding, provided the problems would be discussed frankly and open-mindedly. While we, Ukrainian women support ICW’s good will and ef forts toward understanding and cooperation among all people of the world — we more, than any one else feel that in the case of the International Federation, such an understanding is almost impossible to achieve. Let us re member the endless discussions of the Geneva Conference on Disarmament and similar ones at the Commission of Human Rights in New York. In general I left the Confer ence with the impression that all women have essentially the same needs. Only intensity and sequence of problems vary from time to time, from place to place, — so that some times one problem may seem more impor tant than another. Let us work together! Helen Proc i uk, M.S. Two good talkers . . . not worth one good listener. Chinese Proverb COUNCILWOMAN MARY BECK Among outstanding women of Ukrainian descent, Mary Beck manifested her interest in Ukrainian women in a special way. By creating a Literary Award she encouraged literary talents towards a successful goal. The American-born daughter of Ukra i nian parents, young Mary inherited their affection for the old country; and com pleted even part of her high school education in Ukraine. On returning to the United States she helped with organizational work, at the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America. Her first oratory and organiza tional successes were earned in this work. After finishing her law cours es, Mary Beck applied for a posi tion in the juvenile court. This work opened her eyes to the needs of a large city. She re alized that the governing of a city required a woman’s heart and mind. No woman was then a member of the City Council of Detroit. It seemed almost hope less to run for it. Four times she started the struggle and finally won it in 1949; and has held it since then, thus strengthening the position of women. She was many times acting Mayor; and for one term President of City Council. She became indispens able in great Detroit’s governing body. L. B. Condensed from “Our Life.” НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ — ЛИПЕНЬ-СЕРПЕНЬ, 1963 21
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