A/CONF.171/13 English Page 139 13. The representative of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya stated the following: The delegation of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya wishes to express a reservation on all terms in the document that are in contravention of Islamic Sharia, such as we see in paragraph 4.17 and in chapter II of the document, in relation to inheritance and extramarital sexual activities, and the references to sexual behaviour, as in paragraph 8.31. I wish to express a reservation, despite the discussion that took place in the Main Committee regarding the basic rights of couples and individuals. We express a reservation regarding the word "individuals". The Jamahiriya reconfirms, as part of Arab civilization, the importance of a dialogue among all religions, cultures and peoples in order to achieve world peace; yet no country, no civilization has the right to impose its political, economic and social orientations on any other people. I also want to express a reservation on the words "unwanted pregnancies" in paragraph 8.25, because our written Constitution does not allow the State to undertake abortions unless the mother’s health is in danger. 14. The representative of Nicaragua stated the following: Under rule 33 of the rules of procedure of this Conference, the delegation of Nicaragua supports the general agreement arrived at on the Programme of Action. Nevertheless, we would submit in writing pursuant to rule 38 of the rules of procedure, the following statement of reservations. We would request that this statement be fully reflected in the final report of this Conference. The Government of Nicaragua, pursuant to its Constitution and its laws, and as a signatory of the American Convention on Human Rights, confirms that every person has a right to life, this being a fundamental and inalienable right, and that this right begins from the very moment of conception. Accordingly, first we agree that the family may take various forms, but in no event can its essence be changed. Its essence is the union between man and woman, from which new human life derives. Second, we accept the concepts of "family planning", "sexual health", "reproductive health", "reproductive rights" and "sexual rights" expressing an explicit reservation on these terms and any others when they include "abortion" or "termination of pregnancy" as a component. Abortion and termination of pregnancy can under no circumstances be regarded as a method of regulating fertility or a means of population control. Third, we also express an explicit reservation on the terms "couple" or "unions" when they may refer to persons of the same sex. /...