Working
Group on Women and Human Rights
Suggested amendments
on the participation of civil society in the document: Recommendations
for enhancing the effectiveness of the working methods of the CSW
[E/CN.6/2001/8]
Purpose:
To
integrate recognition of the important role of non-governmental
organizations in the advancement of women throughout Section III
of the document.
Options:
There
are 8 options to integrate the participation of NGOs in the paragraphs
of Section III of the document.
Paragraph
13
.The
Commissions deliberations and decisions are informed by the contributions
made by government representatives during the general debate, and
the panel discussions, interventions from the UN system and civil
society, including women's organisations, as well as substantive
reports.
Paragraph
14
.The
practice of inter-sessional...should therefore be continued, with
additional consideration being given to the development of on-line
briefings for governments and civil society representatives not
based in New York.
Paragraph
14
.In
order to facilitate informed discussion..and take a lead in the
discussions. Processes for NGO participation should also be included
in such an ad hoc task force system.
Paragraph
17
..The
general debate provides a regular forum in which government representatives,
and other actors replace with: and representatives of the UN
system and civil society, including women's organisations...
Paragraph
18
..Furthermore,
to ensure provocative, and substantive discussion, the statements
should be focused, concise and delivered within the allotted time.
NGO interventions should also be included to facilitate such broader
interest in the debate.
Paragraph
22
..such
as Under-Secretaries General, Special Representatives of the Secretary-General,
and Special Rapporteurs on human rights, representatives
of governments and civil society, including women's organisations.
Paragraph
27
The
Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of
Women...development of approaches and methodologies. Participation
should include government, representatives of the UN system, and
civil society, including women's organisations.
Paragraph
38
..The
Commission may wish to consider possible modalities for drawing
more effectively on the knowledge of non-governmental organizations,
in addition to those recommendations included in this document.
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