The minutes of the regional meeting (for Latin America and the Caribbean) summarize discussions pertaining to the critical review and appraisal of the progress achieved and the formulation of strategies for the advancement of women up to the year 2000. They suggest concrete measures for overcoming obstacles to the realization of the goals and objectives of the United Nations Decade for Women, particularly in the areas of employment, health, and education. Statements by the Secretariat, representatives of countries, and international agencies attending the meeting are recorded. Strategies for the future and specific measures for the advancement of women up to the year 2000 at the national, regional, and international levels are suggested. Two brief lists of working papers and reference documents related to this conference are appended. (SY)