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SWEDEN:
Amb. Peter Osvald, on behalf of the Nordic
countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden),
stressed that population size and rate of growth should be
examined in relation to the society of which they are a product.
The role of society should be to facilitate choice by the
individual and couples. The empowerment of women in society must
be championed in its own right and there must be a concurrent
changing of attitudes and responsibilities of men. Reproductive
rights, reproductive health and family planning are crucial. The
Nordics found that the annotated outline needs more strength and
clarity on the issue of adolescents and young people. The
document should also reflect the concept of partnership between
national governments and external assistance. If national goals
are adopted they should be linked to the availability of services
(i.e., education, child care or reproductive health).