(h)
Discourage the adoption of and refrain from any unilateral measure not
in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United
Nations, that impedes the full achievement of economic and social
development by the population of the affected countries, in particular
women and children, that hinders their well-being and that creates
obstacles to the full enjoyment of their human rights, including the
right of everyone to a standard of living adequate for their health
and well-being and their right to food, medical care and the necessary
social services. This Conference reaffirms that food and medicine
must not be used as a tool for political pressure;
(i)
Take measures in accordance with international law with a view to
alleviating the negative impact of economic sanctions on women and
children.
Strategic objective E.4.
Promote women’s contribution to
fostering a culture of peace
Actions to be taken
146. By Governments, international and regional intergovernmental institutions
and non-governmental organizations:
(a)
Promote peaceful conflict resolution and peace, reconciliation and
tolerance through education, training, community actions and youth
exchange programmes, in particular for young women;
(b)
Encourage the further development of peace research, involving the
participation of women, to examine the impact of armed conflict on
women and children and the nature and contribution of women’s
participation in national, regional and international peace movements;
engage in research and identify innovative mechanisms for containing
violence and for conflict resolution for public dissemination and for
use by women and men;
(c)
Develop and disseminate research on the physical, psychological,
economic and social effects of armed conflicts on women, particularly
young women and girls, with a view to developing policies and
programmes to address the consequences of conflicts;
(d)
Consider establishing educational programmes for girls and boys to
foster a culture of peace, focusing on conflict resolution by
non-violent means and the promotion of tolerance.
Strategic objective E.5.
Provide protection, assistance and
training to refugee women, other
displaced women in need of
international protection and
internally displaced women
Actions to be taken
147. By Governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and
other institutions involved in providing protection, assistance and training to
refugee women, other displaced women in need of international protection and
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