22. Member States are urged to promote gender 24. The attention of Governments is drawn to the balance at all levels in their diplomatic service, including at the ambassadorial level. general recommendation of the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women on articles 7 and 8 concerning women in public life and decision-making, to be included in the report of the Committee on its seventeenth session. ■ 23. Representation of women from other under-repre- sented or disadvantaged groups should be promoted by Governments and by bodies and agencies of the United Nations system, as well as other international organizations and non governmental organizations in decision-making positions and forums. Source: United Nations document E/1997/27 3