51. The Centre for Human Rights should take into account the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Platform of Action of the Fourth World Conference in all aspects of the human rights of women. 52. Integration of the human rights of women in all activities of the United Nations should be emphasized. J. Women and the media 53. 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. 54. 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. 55. Emphasis should be placed on the ability to communicate in order to get the mainstreaming message across. 56. 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. Women and the environment 57. 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. 58. The work on indicators should be integrated with the work initiated under the aegis of the Commission on Sustainable Development. L. The girl child 59. Educating the girl child about rights guaranteed to her under international human rights instruments should be given more importance. 60. Health should be emphasized, including reproductive and sexual health and information on human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. M. Institutional arrangements 61. More attention should be given to measures to promote mainstreaming of a gender perspective into all policies and programmes of the United Nations. 62. Clarification has to be sought on progress regarding innovative mobilization of resources. -45-

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