"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.
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