EUROPEAN UNION POSITION ON THE DRAFT DECLARATION SUBMITTED BY THE GROUP OF 77

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Draft Platform for Action
Annex II
EUROPEAN UNION POSITION ON THE DRAFT DECLARATION SUBMITTED BY THE GROUP OF 77

The European Union supports the principle of a concise declaration drafted in language that is clear and understandable to all.

The Group of 77 text contains positive elements, but does not meet the expectations of the European Union. At this stage in the negotiations, however, it does not appear to be necessary to enter into a difficult drafting exercise.

The European Union would nevertheless like to bring to the attention of delegations a non-exhaustive list of important points which should be included in the Beijing Declaration:

Promotion of women's economic independence, realization of their economic potential and the eradication of poverty
Women's contribution to sustainable development
Equal sharing of power and responsibility
Respect for the human rights of women and girls
Equal access to education and health care
The role of women in promoting peace
"Integration" of the question of the relationship between the sexes in all programmes and policies
Reconciliation of family and professional life for women and men
An end to violence
Encouragement of women and men to work together for equality
Empowerment of women

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