First United Nations (UN) Global Conference for Women, Mexico City. Equality, development, and peace were the central themes. A global review showed oppression of women was global. A ‘Decade for Women: Equality, Development Peace’ was declared for 1976-1985. Pendukini Ivula-Ithana (see 1998) stated that she did not see women and sport mentioned. At the parallel International Women’s Year (IWY) Tribune, thousands of people networked and new possibilities for action were formed.