E/2000/27 E/CN.6/2000/9 Chapter I Matters calling for action by the Economic and Social Council or brought to its attention A. Draft resolutions for adoption by the Council 1. The Commission on the Status of Women recommends to the Economic and Social Council the adoption of the following draft resolutions: Draft resolution I Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan* The Economic and Social Council, Guided by the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1 the International Covenants on Human Rights, 2 the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, 3 the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 4 the Convention on the Rights of the Child, 5 the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, 6 the Beijing Declaration 7 and Platform for Action, 8 adopted by the Fourth World Conference on Women, and other instruments of human rights and international humanitarian law, Recalling that Afghanistan is a party to the Convention on the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide, 9 the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,2 the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the Convention on the __________________ * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 For the discussion, see chap. II. General Assembly resolution 217 A (III). General Assembly resolution 2200 A (XXI), annex. General Assembly resolution 39/46, annex. General Assembly resolution 34/180, annex. General Assembly resolution 44/25, annex. General Assembly resolution 48/104. Report of the Fourth World Conference on Women, Beijing, 4-15 September 1995 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.96.IV.13), chap. I, resolution 1, annex I. Ibid., annex II. General Assembly resolution 260 A (III). Rights of the Child, and the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War,10 and that it has signed the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, Deeply concerned about the deteriorating economic and social conditions of women and girls in all areas of Afghanistan, in particular in areas under the control of the Taliban movement, as documented by the continued and substantiated reports of grave violations of the human rights of women and girls, including all forms of discrimination against them, such as restrictions on access to health care, to many levels and types of education, to employment outside the home and, at times, to humanitarian aid, as well as restrictions on their freedom of movement, Welcoming the ongoing work of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, in particular his special focus on violations of the human rights of women and girls, especially in territories under the control of the Taliban faction, Noting with concern the detrimental impact of these harmful conditions on the well-being of Afghan women and the children in their care, Welcoming the inter-agency gender mission to Afghanistan in November 1997, conducted by the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, taking into account the report of the mission and hoping that the mission will serve as a model for future efforts to address the gender dimension of crisis/conflict situations, Expressing its appreciation for the international community’s support of and solidarity with the women and girls of Afghanistan, being supportive of the women of Afghanistan who protest against violations of their human rights, and encouraging women and men worldwide to continue efforts to draw attention to their situation and to promote the immediate restoration of their ability to enjoy their human rights, 1. Condemns the continuing grave violations of the human rights of women and girls, including all forms of discrimination against them, in all areas of __________________ 10 United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 75, No. 973. 1