EASSI is dedicated to six areas of focus as the regional priorities in the 12 Critical areas of Concern in the Global Platform for Action. These include Education and Training of Women; Women and Health; Human Rights of Women; Women and Poverty; Women and the Economy; and Women in Power and Decision Making.

EASSI’s causes (programmes) benefit all women, member organisations, youth, state agencies and regional bodies responsible for advancing the rights of women and promoting gender equality and equity.