landmark in the development of the international women's movement. Participants in the Plenary Session of the Soviet Women's Committee expressed their support for the resolutions adopted by the Congress. The Plenary Session unanimously adopted an Appeal to the Women of the World, expressing Soviet women's concern for the fate of the world. The Appeal conveys readiness to cooperate with all those actively promoting the cause of peace, disarmament and control of the arms race. Soviet women have frequently appealed to women of the world. In 1981, the Committee of Soviet Women published appeals to mark the 40th anniversary of the start of World War II and to mark the United Nations' Disarmament Day and Week. Soviet women strive to strengthen friendly contacts with the inter­ national community of women. Ihey participate actively in international and national events which further the cause of rapprochement and of mutual trust and understanding. On the eve of the second extraordinary session of the General Assembly of the UNO on disarmament, a tripartite meeting was held in Great Britain between representatives of the Committee of Soviet Women, and the national organizations "Mothers for Peace" (Great Britain) and."Women for Ending All Wars in the World" (USA). The participants at this meeting addressed an appeal for disarmament to the second extraordinary session of the General Assembly of UNO. The Committee of Soviet Women supported the initiative of the Prague Congress, for the 8th March 1982 to be celebrated as a Day of the Struggle of Women of the World against the dangers of a nuclear catastrophe. Rallies and meetings which adopted resolutions containing appeals to increase efforts to protect peace and to ensure a peaceful future for children were held throughout the country. Soviet women took an active part in the Stockholm-Moscow-Minsk and 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the activities and initiatives of the Soviet Women's Committee, focusing on their involvement in international events and causes related to peace, disarmament, and women's rights. The text does not mention economic, industrial, or environmental issues, but rather highlights the committee's efforts to promote international cooperation and peace.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture