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A/C.3/32/WG.1/CRP.6/Add.5

Draft Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women / : amendments

UN Document Symbol A/C.3/32/WG.1/CRP.6/Add.5
Convention Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Document Type Amendment
Session 32nd
Type Document
Description

1 p.

Subjects Women

Extracted Text

A/C.3/32/WG.1/CRP.6/Add.5 14 November 1977
ORIGINAL: ENGLISH
Thirty-second session Item 85 of the agenda
UNITED NATIONS DECADE FOR WOMEN: EQUALITY, DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
Draft Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Amendments
Eighth preambular paragraph - Compromise text proposed by some interested delegations
Convinced that the establishment of a new, just and equitable international economic order will contribute significantly toward the promotion of equality between men and women,
Emphasizing that the eradication of apartheid, of all forms of racism, racial discrimination, colonialism and foreign domination, is essential to the full enjoyment of the rights of men and women,
Affirming that the strengthening of international peace and security, relaxation of international tension, mutual co-operation among all States irrespective of their social and economic systems, general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control, the affirmation of the principles of justice, equality and mutual benefit in relations among countries, and the right to self-determination are of paramount importance in promoting fundamental rights, in the achievement of which women should play their full part.
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