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development. It also drew attention to what it characterised as the policy-oriented approach
adopted in the recent Guiding Principles on Human Rights and Business.
29.
The Government of Finland and the National Human Rights Commission of
Jorda recommended that an explicit reference be made to the right to self-determination.
30.
The Government of France proposed, in relation to the text under heading D that
gender equality in marriage should be mentioned. A general effort should be made to avoid
gender-stereotyping. With regard to heading E, it emphasized that participation was of
fundamental importance and should imply active involvement in the formulation of public
policy.
31.
The Government of Peru recommended that, under heading E, migrants be
included among those vulnerable groups whose representation in the decision-making
process ought to be ensured. In relation to heading F, it called for the media to be
recognized as a relevant stakeholder in the provision of transparency and access to
information.
32.
The Government of the Philippines observed that the draft guiding principles
ought to reflect the principle of progressive realization adopted in the International
Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. It also urged that the draft guiding
principles not be overloaded with issues but remained a text understandable and usable by
“real people”. In relation to heading B, it suggested that the notion of empowerment was
closely related to agency and autonomy. In relation to heading C, it recommended that the
paragraph‟s language reflect the draft guiding principles‟ intent to avoid the creation of a
new vulnerable group. In relation to heading D, it proposed that children be added to
women as a vulnerable group that merited special promotion. In relation to heading E, it
suggested to include mention of access to information and human rights education. In
relation to heading G, it added that the justiciability of rights fostering the empowerment of
persons living in extreme poverty ought to be assured.
33.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
(UNHCR) recommended using the draft guiding principles as an appropriate forum to give
refugees and non-citizens more direct participation. The information should also be
available in various languages.
34.
The ATD Fourth World Movement recommended, in relation to heading B, to
attach an additional principle after heading D entitled “adopting a multidimensional
approach against poverty”. Furthermore, it recommended merging headings B and E.
35.
The Government of Chile and the Child Fund Angola proposed that the right to
identity should be included in the section on overarching human rights principles.
36.
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) proposed, in relation to heading B,
to add an explicit reference to sexual orientation and gender identity as prohibited grounds
of discrimination as required by international human rights law and recognised in UN
jurisprudence. In addition, and in relation to heading C, it highlighted the importance to pay
special attention to the expectations and needs of people living in rural areas.
37.
The North-South Institute (NSI) suggested that the right to self-determination be
mentioned in relation to indigenous peoples, in particular with regard to land rights relating
to traditional territory. In relation to heading D, it proposed to mention sexual violence,
assault and exploitation. It also recommended drawing attention to the specific vulnerability
of girls.
38.
Recalling the preamble of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Association
Points-Coeur proposed that the centrality of the family as society‟s basic unit should be
mentioned in an additional paragraph. In relation to heading C it observed that it was
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