"35. Providing technical assistance and support to Governments on how to strengthen institutional capacities for the advancement of women requires a broader range of actions to be considered than those reflected in the system-wide medium-term plan, which focus particularly on the collection, use and dissemination of data. Including gender capacity-building elements in national plans and development strategies, as well as in supportive efforts provided by international cooperation, should be considered. "I. Human rights of women "36. It should be stressed that this is the priority objective of the United Nations. "37. The United Nations should develop a comprehensive policy programme for mainstreaming the human rights of women throughout the United Nations system emphasizing the strengthening of the cooperation and coordination between different entities of the United Nations in the promotion and protection of the human rights of women. "38. Reference to sexual and reproductive rights should be included. "39. Integration of human rights in all activities of the United Nations should be emphasized. "J. Women and the media "40. This section should be updated in the light of the Platform for Action and the Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development. "41. The activities of all parts of the United Nations Secretariat should be reflected, not just those of the Division for the Advancement of Women and the Department of Public Information. A gender element is needed in all programmes. "42. Emphasis should be placed on the ability to communicate in order to get the mainstreaming message across. "43. Public information and outreach should be undertaken by all parts of the United Nations system. Mainstreaming a gender perspective into all publications is essential. The role of women in political activity, as well as in the social and economic activity in the United Nations system is important. Not only should agencies that have traditionally had a role in this critical area of concern undertake activities, but also others should get more involved in the future. "K. "44. Women and the environment In the indication of areas of research, more emphasis should be given to the issues identified in paragraph 258 (b) of the Platform for Action. -84-