One of the main goals of this meeting was to establish ways in which NGOs can have an impact on the BMS and finding ways to influence delegates so that they may incorporate or emphasize the importance of women and gender issues in reviewing the PoA. There were also a series of questions discussed in the meeting in an attempt to explore the general goals of the Women’s Network. These were:

How can we increase the gender sensitivity and capacity of IANSA member organizations to address women’s concerns?
- a women’s focal point within each NGO member of IANSA must be established
- enhance the women’s portal on IANSA web, give feedback and materials to generate partnerships
- form regional partnerships
- share information and experiences

How can we educate women’s groups about small arms availability and misuse and encourage them to participate in IANSA?
- women organizations and advocates need solidarity and information in order to overcome isolation
- form women to women group partnerships (ex: Million Mom March)
- value and create spaces and mechanisms for women to support women

How can we ensure that small arms forums and key decision makers emphasize gender perspectives and promote the priorities of women?
- hold decision makers and representatives accountable
- exploit the media
- form a work plan with a 2 year projection in order to ensure that these issues are heard at the small arms review conference