~men's needs or accord sufficiently with their interests. The Netherlands ~lieved that full integration of women in societal activities depended on support fur the strategy of the autonomous development of women. Only then could the gulf separating men and women be bridged. Both the strategies for autonomy and for integration were necessary -they complemented each other -and both must be incorporated in programmes, projects and policy objectives. 38, For too long society had denied women economic independence and such denial ~s in part a denial of human dignity. women must therefore be given greater ~portunities to achieve an economically independent status. In industrialized societies, thought must be given to the redistribution of paid work among men and women, accompanied by a change in mentality resulting in a better division between the sexes of unpaid work in the home and in the community. Unpaid work should be Valued in economic terms and made a visible part of GNP. 39, The right of women to decide for themselves in matters concerning their bodies and their lifestyle was one of their basic human rights. Women must be able to make a free choice with regard to the way they organized their lives and the Personal relationships they entered into. In particular, the right to control their fertility was a right women must be able to exercise. 40. The discussion on the human dignity of women had brought sexual violence against women and girls into the open. An active policy was needed the world over to rid society of sexual violence. Effective measures involving the judiciary, the police, welfare organizations and self-help centres must be taken. / ... A/C.3/40/SR.24 English Page 10 (Mrs. Brader-Breukel, Netherlands) 41. Of course, the conclusion of the Decade for Women did not mean an end to the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of women's autonomy, economic independence, and human rights, highlighting the need for a change in mentality and policies to bridge the gap between men and women. It emphasizes the need for women's voices to be heard in decision-making processes and the importance of addressing sexual violence. The text does not mention specific economic, natural, or industrial activities, but rather focuses on social and human rights issues.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief, Health