"9. The Working Group also noted the continuing discrimination against women in the context of employment, including sexual harassment, forced labour, unequal enjoyment of training opportunities and inequality of pay for work of equal value. "10. The Working Group considered the non-confidential communications and noted the continued absence of women in decision-making processes, particularly in the context of war and conflict resolution. It further noted that the exploitation of young girls and women and harmful traditional practices against them did exist. "11. The Working Group expressed appreciation to Governments for having sent replies conducive to the clarification of the cases concerned. It noted, however, that some Governments had not replied and suggested that the Commission encourage all Governments concerned to cooperate in order to make the communications mechanism more effective. -68-