A/HRC/33/59 80. The representative of the United Kingdom stated that there was a difference between taking measures to ensure the implementation of existing rights and the creation of new rights. The United Kingdom did not support the latter. 81. The representative of South Africa proposed changing the title of article 6 to “the rights of women working in rural areas” and suggested the inclusion of additional references to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The representative expressed support for the language that established access to land on an equal basis, and requested clarification on the scope of articles 6 to 12, which could cover not only those working but also those living in rural areas or rural dwellers. 82. The representative of FIAN Honduras stressed the importance of articles 6 to 12, considering the high levels of criminalization in the region. 83. Marc Edelman, speaking in his personal capacity, reiterated that the fact that peasants as a group were heterogeneous did not pre-empt them from finding commonalities. The common point among peasants was their reliance on land; therefore, the right to land was key. The derogatory connotation of the term “peasants” was indicative of the fact that this group had been oppressed. In his view, article 1 was therefore adequate. 84. The representative of China stated that, in mentioning substantive rights, the right to development, which covered peasants’ individual and collective rights, needed to be added. In order to reach consensus, the use of unfamiliar concepts in article 6 (2) (l) and (m) should be avoided. In articles 9, 10, 11 and 12, language came from various instruments. There was a need to add “in line with applicable international and domestic laws”. In article 10 and 11, rights and obligations should be balanced. 85. The representative of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples reminded participants of the criminalization of human rights defenders. The representative expressed full support for article 7 and, regarding article 9, stated that freedom of movement on rivers and seas was crucial. 86. The representative of India expressed support for the statement of the representative of China and stated that the text should consolidate all core human rights obligations and be streamlined. Regarding article 6 (2) (c) and (l), the international community had not arrived at a consensus. Fundamental rights, including association and expression, had correspondent duties, so the language should be balanced. Regarding article 11, there should be a reference to applicable laws. 87. The representative of the Plurinational State of Bolivia stated that collective rights were a way to strengthen the human rights system. Collective rights enabled the recognition of, and gave visibility to, certain groups that had suffered exclusion or were at a social, economic or political disadvantage. That approach had been adopted when granting collective rights to children, women, indigenous people, migrants, the elderly and Afrodescendants. Many countries had accepted collective rights, which represented an opportunity to make the human rights framework effective and not purely “rhetoric”. 88. The representative of the Coordinadora Nacional de Oficiales en Retiro (LVC member in Nicaragua) expressed support for the wording of articles 6 to 12. Women needed to be able to make decisions regarding their own bodies, and needed access to information, credit and social security. 89. The representative of the Réseau des organisations paysannes et des producteurs agricoles de l’Afrique de l’Ouest insisted on the importance of allowing cross-border movements. The African Union had developed a policy framework for nomads and pastoralists. 13