At long last, this second number kicks off the regular publication of STRATÉGIES and, we hope, opens up an interactive debate that will attract more and more support.

While it is true that this second number has taken us a lot longer to get out than we would have liked, from now on we will ensure a more regular and sustained network presence. There is no point dwelling on the difficulties that caused the delay. Suffice it to say that we learned a lot from the experience. If today, we are much more aware of the possibilities and limits of infotechnology and the implementation process for a new, electronic, scientific periodical, we are also convinced of its merit, and of our ability to undertake it, successfully.

Keep in mind that STRATÉGIES counts on its Web presence to stimulate a collective research initiative among those who argue for social justice and feminist change. We hope that publishing STRATÉGIES will help to increase the presence of feminists in the electronic communications network and improve the spread of knowledge among us.

While the success of this new electronic publication depends on the Editorial Board's commitment, beyond that it depends primarily on the reaction of our readers and their participation in a dialogue which, the project's initiators hope, will be as widespread and dynamic as possible. The goal is not necessarily to achieve consensus, at the expense of diversity of opinion, but rather to open up a virtual space for critical discussions on social change from a woman's point of view.

With this in mind, please let us have your comments and reactions to this second number and the content of its articles, as soon as possible. Remember, the Editorial Board is looking for your suggestions for articles, in English or in French, to expand and enrich our exchanges and reflections. For an overview of the review's objectives, and its editorial policy, please refer to the feature article Au sujet de Stratégies.

To mark the arrival of STRATÉGIES on the scene, and in the active life of the women's movement, we are pleased to offer you, in our second number, an interview with Diane Matte, Co-ordinator of the World March of Women. You will also find advice about interactive links to more information about the March and, above all, a chance to add your name to the petition that will be presented October 17, in New York, calling on the UN and its member states to eliminate poverty and violence against women.

Enjoy your reading.