women. The women's groups of the political parties, the trade unions and the churche~ were also among the associations that were members of the German Women's Council. A leaflet providing further details on the Women's Council was available to Committee members in four languages. The Ministry for Women worked in close co-operation with the German Women's Council. It provided the Council's headquarters with financing in an amount of DM 700,000 per year. In addition, each year it sponsored approximately 100 events held by the Council's member associations, providing financing in an amount of approximately DM 400,000. At the level of the Lander and the municipalities there was an even greater number of women's associations, which had joined together in each Land to form women's councils. 69. In addition to the traditional associations, in the early 1970s a new movement, known as the autonomous women's movement, had come into being. That movement had formed, among other reasons, owing to the debate on abortion issues and had addressed such topics as violence against women and women's culture, at the same time as health issues and social-policy questions. Through projects it sought to identify possible new solutions. The women's movement did not project a monolithic image but, rather, mirrored a wide range of views and cross-currents. In recent years, its demands and analyses had in part been reflected in the programmes of the political parties and in policy at every level. The Ministry for Women also provided financial support for autonomous women's projects. Moreover, the governments of the Lander provided considerable support to women's groups regionally and locally. There was absolutely no question of a decline in the women's movement in the Federal Republic. 70. In the Federal Republic women had a wide range of opportunities to influence 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the social and political landscape of women's rights and organizations in the Federal Republic of Germany. It highlights the various women's groups and councils, their activities, and the financial support provided by the government. The text also touches on the autonomous women's movement and its influence on policy and party programs.

**Category**
Employment, Culture, Education