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From September to December 1999, WomenWatch held the Beijing + 5 Global Forum, a series of Internet working groups that discussed ways for furthering women's equality in the 12 critical areas of concern of the Beijing Platform for Action (PFA). WomenWatch issued an open invitation to members of the public to share experiences and ideas along with government representatives, activists, academics, private sector representatives and others. The report of the Beijing + 5 Global forum was submitted to the UN Commission on the Status of Women in its role as Preparatory Committee for the Beijing + 5 Special Session. This site provides access to the final report, information on the Beijing + 5 Global Forum, and the discussions of each working group.