Cooperation between the United Nations and the International Organization of la Francophonie A/RES/73/290 multilateral system which assures permanent and equal representation of African member States in decision-making bodies; 35. Also notes the firm commitment by the member States and Governments of the International Organization of la Francophonie to international peace and security, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, linguistic and cultural diversity, good governance, sustainable development and bridging the digital gap, as reaffirmed at the seventeenth Summit of la Francophonie, and the commitment of the States members of the International Organization of la Francophonie to take specific actions in the following areas, as agreed at the seventeenth Summit and set out in the Yerevan Declaration and the resolutions adopted at the Summit: (a) Prevention of violent radicalization and violent extremism which can be conducive to terrorism; (b) Promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls; (c) Ending child, early and forced marriages; (d) Sustainable management of water resources; (e) Engaging local authorities in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals at the local level; (f) Promotion of education and professional and technical training; (g) Implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change; 4 (h) Promotion of ocean-based economies that aim at sustainable management of natural resources, as well as of green economy as one of the tools available for achieving sustainable development; (i) Promotion of investments in the health sector; (j) Promotion of intercultural dialogue as a factor for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 12 and the Sustainable Development Goals; (k) Promotion of the use of the French language and linguistic diversity; (l) Promotion of the role of youth, their employment and mobility; (m) Promotion of education for democracy, citizenship and human rights; (n) Promotion of cultural participation; (o) Promotion of knowledge transfer and research commercialization; (p) Fight against neglected tropical diseases; 36. Invites the specialized agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations system, as well as the regional commissions, including the Economic Commission for Africa, to strengthen the cooperation with the Secretary -General of la Francophonie by identifying new synergies in favour of sustainable development, in particular in the areas of poverty eradication, economic growth, energy, the environment and the fight against climate change, culture, education, training and the development of new information technologies, in particular with a view to achieving the internationally agreed development goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals, to the benefit of all, including children, young people and women; 37. Welcomes the implementation of the agreement between the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN -Women) and the International Organization of la Francophonie, as well as their cooperation, in particular in such areas as women’s participation in political decision-making and in economic, social and cultural life, advocacy for the equality of women and men, 8/11 19-06370