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90.
Guatemala was of the view that, in international law, the only collective right was
the right to self-determination. The European Union, Colombia, Guatemala and Switzerland
suggested deleting the reference to “individually and collectively”.
91.
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) and Cuba supported the inclusion of a reference to
the individual and collective expression of rights, noting that many rights were applicable
to groups such as a community.
92.
Mr. Golay suggested that the language in article 1 (1) “alone or in association with
others” could be used.
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93.
Mexico drew attention to the need to reflect multiple and intersectional forms of
discrimination. Representatives of a number of States highlighted the need to recognize in
the text women’s contribution.
94.
The European Union, with the Programme on Women’s Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights supporting, suggested adding a subparagraph on women’s right to purchase
and dispose of land on their own and to inherit land.
95.
For subparagraph 2 (a), Switzerland suggested: “To participate fully, equally and
effectively in the formulation and implementation of gender-responsive development
planning at all levels”. Mexico seconded the suggestion.
96.
The European Union proposed referring to the highest attainable standard of
physical and mental health in subparagraph 2 (b); the proposal was supported by
Guatemala. Switzerland suggested adding “equal” before “access”, also in subparagraph 2
(g).
97.
ILO suggested inserting “, associations” before “and cooperatives” in subparagraph
2 (e).
98.
For subparagraph 2 (g), ILO suggested inserting “financial services such as” before
“credit and loans”, adding “leasing and insurance” and deleting “agricultural”.
99.
Guatemala recalled the reservations expressed by several countries to subparagraph
2 (h), especially to the reference to agrarian reform.
100. ILO proposed incorporating a reference to equal rights to land and natural resources
in subparagraph 2 (h). Mexico noted that it was important to state that the use of natural
resources should be made in full respect of environmental law, in order to avoid the use of
such resources from having a negative impact.
101. For subparagraph 2 (i), ILO suggested inserting “for work of equal value” after
“equal remuneration” and replacing “benefits” with “protection”.
102. For subparagraph 2 (j), the European Union, with La Via Campesina concurring,
suggested inserting “all forms of” before “violence”. Switzerland proposed using “to be
free from violence, including domestic violence, sexual violence and other forms of genderbased violence, female genital mutilation and child early and forced marriage”, a
formulation based on language in General Assembly resolution 68/139.
103. Egypt and Jordan requested the deletion of paragraph 2 (k), as it was derived from
article 16 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against
Women, in respect of which Egypt and Jordan had put a reservation.
104. FIAN International suggested adding a reference to traditional practices that
negatively affected women’s access to resources.
105. Other non-governmental organizations suggested language on basic services,
women’s care responsibilities and the digital gap.
106. La Via Campesina called attention to the need to spell out the relevant obligations of
States to prevent de jure and de facto discrimination against women.
107. Switzerland informed participants that suggestions for additional paragraphs would
be sent soon.
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