Mechanisms to promote the advancement of women
National Machinery. The Permanent Commission of the Rights of Women and Children of the Ministry of Justice is the office in charge of promoting the rights of women.
WID Units or Focal Points in Technical Ministries. The Ministry of Agriculture coordinates a Technical Cooperation Network of Support Institutions and Bodies for Rural Women which includes public, private and technical bodies. Its activities include gender sensitization of the public sector, collection of information and building of a data bank, support to women farmers organizations, and formulation and financial management of small projects. It is also a forum for the exchange of information and experiences.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). NGOs have played an important role in Peru since the 1970s. In 1993 there were 895 NGOs registered in the country, 110 of which work directly with women. However, the number of NGOs working in rural areas has decreased from 116 in 1988 to 76 in 1991.
The majority of NGOs working in rural areas aim at organizing rural women and promoting their rights. A number of NGOs work in areas of rural development, such as promoting the efficient use of resources, production, agro-forestry, and technology transfer.
