other violations of women’s human rights in situations of war and armed
conflict, such as the systematic practice of rape and abuse as a tactic of
war; rape, sexual molestation and torture by security and armed forces; and
rape, torture and murder in detention. The Working Group also took note of
alleged cases of discriminatory treatment of female babies and rape and
abuse of migrant women workers.
"6. From the summary of non-confidential communications, the Working Group
took note of alleged cases of violence against women; and noted the lack of
women in decision-making, particularly as regards war and conflict
resolution. The Working Group also took note of communications relating to
the right to inheritance and ownership of land and property.
"7. Having considered the above-mentioned communications, the Working
Group noted that some recurring trends could be clearly identified, namely
different forms of violence against women and violation of their human
rights, particularly in situations of armed conflict and war.
"8. The Working Group expressed appreciation to the Governments for having
sent in replies conducive to the clarification of the respective cases; it
noted, however, that some Governments had not replied and suggested that
the Commission encourage all Governments concerned to cooperate in order to
make the communications mechanism more effective.
"9. The Working Group emphasized that the communications procedure of the
Commission on the Status of Women was not sufficient and, therefore, not
effective. In that regard, the Working Group recommended that the
Commission’s communications procedure be further improved."
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