"15. In considering the non-confidential communications, the Working Group took note of the continued absence of women in decision-making processes, particularly in the context of conflict prevention and resolution. "16. 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. The Working Group urged the Commission to encourage all Governments concerned to send their replies and to cooperate in order to improve the communication mechanism. "17. With reference to the criteria used in selecting the communications to be submitted to the Commission on the Status of Women, the Working Group reiterated that the content of communications must refer to women and to women’s issues only - that is, to injustices or discriminatory acts or practices against women." -59-