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The Women's Institute for Leadership Development for Human Rights (WILD) promotes human rights through the conscious leadership and action of women and girls. WILD provides human rights education, engages in public advocacy, and collaborates on the adoption and implementation of international human rights standards in the United States. Of particular interest to the domestic implementation of international women's rights is the fact that WILD spearheaded the passage in San Francisco of the first-ever U.S. city ordinance implementing the principles underlying CEDAW. They worked with members of city government, policy makers, and advocates to provide training on CEDAW and organize a public hearing. [Descriptors: Applying Human Rights Law - Domestic, International - North America]