The ITUC-AP’s aim to “to make the trade union movement inclusive and responsive to the views and needs of all sectors of workplace in the region” and belief that equality includes giving access to women trade unions to decision and policy-making bodies in trade union organizational and social structures; the Council gives serious attention to the issues raised and ensure the provision of an enabling trade union environment necessary to overcome barriers and challenges identified. The Council also exhorts the ITUC-AP and affiliates to lead the promotion of women into trade union leadership positions and decision-making bodies, thus contributing to making changes for women trade unionists in particular and workers in general.