A/CONF.171/13
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As a consequence of this, one accepts the concepts of "family
planning", "sexual health", "reproductive health", "maternity without
risk", "regulation of fertility", "reproductive rights" and "sexual rights"
so long as these terms do not include "abortion" or "termination of
pregnancy", because Honduras does not accept these as arbitrary actions;
nor do we accept them as a way of controlling fertility or regulating the
population.
Secondly, given that new terminology has been introduced in the
document, as well as concepts which should be further analysed, and that
these terms and concepts are expressed in scientific language, social
language or public service language, which will have to be understood in
terms of their proper context and are not interpreted in a way that could
undermine respect for human beings, the delegation of Honduras considers
that this terminology can only be understood without prejudice to its
national law.
Finally, we also state that the terms "family composition and
structure", "types of families", "different types of families", "other
unions" and similar terms can only be accepted on the understanding that in
Honduras these terms will never be able to mean unions of persons of the
same sex.
11.
The representative of Jordan stated the following:
The delegation of Jordan, in its deliberations and discussions with
all delegations and in a very serious and responsible manner, always wanted
to join the consensus on the Programme of Action. While deeply
appreciating the great efforts deployed by the Main Committee and the
working groups, which have worked for long hours with the aim of achieving
consensus on the language, and in full respect of the values of all
countries, the delegation of Jordan has reached some compromises regarding
the language on all issues.
We fully believe that the international community respects our
national legislation, our religious beliefs and the sovereign right of each
country to apply population policies in accordance with its legislation.
The delegation of Jordan understands that the final document, particularly
chapters IV, V, VI and VII, will be applied within the framework of Islamic
Sharia and our ethical values, as well as the laws that shape our
behaviour. We will deal with the paragraphs of this document accordingly.
Therefore, we interpret the word "individuals" to mean couples, a married
couple. I hope that you will put these comments on record.
12.
The representative of Kuwait stated the following:
The delegation of Kuwait would like to express its support for the
Programme of Action, including all its positive points for the benefit of
humankind. At the same time, we would like to put on record that our
commitment to any objectives on population policies is subject to their not
being in contradiction with Islamic Sharia or with the customs and
traditions of Kuwaiti society and the Constitution of the State.
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