INTRODUCTION
After the United Nations had been founded in 1945, IFBPW sprang into action and made its request for consultative status along with 32 organizations which was granted by ECOSOC in 1947. Esther Hymer went on to lobby for the establishment of a special body to prevent or eradicate all kinds of discrimination against women. This was granted and a sub-commission on the Status of Women was set up. However, it could be possible to say that the roots of our advocacy efforts based upon the consultative status in the United Nations. And successful advocacy activities are important for our Organization to change with the times and gain strength.
