The document discusses the history and evolution of international feminism and women's rights issues from 1880 to present. It traces the origins of activism among elite colonial men and women and the rise of anti-colonial nationalism. It then outlines major UN conferences on women's issues from 1945-1985 and the growing diversity of perspectives represented. Key issues addressed have expanded from initial focuses on suffrage, peace and education to include poverty, violence, work, war and human rights. Landmark agreements like CEDAW aimed to promote women's rights, as discussions shifted power from Western to global Southern voices beginning in 1985.