Women' conference issues `Jakarta Declaration'<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): The following is the text of the Jakarta
\nDeclaration adopted by the Second Asian and Pacific Ministerial
\nConference on Women and Development on June 14:<\/p>\n
The participants in the Second Asian and Pacific Ministerial
\nConference on Women in Development, having met at Jakarta from 7
\nto 14 June 1994, have reviewed and appraised the implementation
\nof the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of
\nWomen towards the Year 2000 adopted by the World Conference on
\nthe Review and Appraisal of the United Nations Decade for Women:
\nEquality, Development and Peace held at Nairobi in 1984, and
\nprepared for the Fourth World Conference on Women: Action for
\nEquality, Development and Peace to be held at Beijing from Sept.
\n4 to 15 1995;<\/p>\n
Reaffirming their commitment to the provisions contained in
\nthe United Nations Charter and relevant international conventions
\nand instruments, in particular the Convention on the Elimination
\nof All Forms of Discrimination against Women;<\/p>\n
Recognizing the importance of the empowerment of women as a
\ncornerstone of sustainable development and the strategic role of
\nwomen as agents and beneficiaries of development and in the
\nalleviation of poverty;<\/p>\n
Aiming also at enhancing women's full involvement and active
\nparticipation in policy-and decision-making processes at all
\nstages;<\/p>\n
Desirous of promoting and protecting the human rights of women
\nat all stages of their life-cycle;<\/p>\n
Noting with appreciation the efforts and progress made by the
\nmembers and associate members of ESCAP (Economic and Social
\nCommission for Asia and the Pacific) to promote the objectives of
\nthe United Nations Decade for Women; Equality, Development and
\nPeace, reaffirmed in the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for
\nthe Advancement of Women towards the Year 2000, their commitment
\nand leadership shown in the creation and implementation of
\nprograms to meet these objectives, and the significant
\ncontribution mad by non-governmental organizations, particularly
\ngrass-roots, social development and professional women's
\norganizations, research and higher educational institutions;<\/p>\n
Acknowledging efforts at the subregional level to create
\nframeworks for the advancement of women, such as the Declaration
\nfor the Advancement of Women in the ASEAN (Association of
\nSoutheast Asian Nations) Region, the Pacific Platform for Action;
\nRethinking Sustainable Development for Pacific Women towards the
\nYear 2000, and the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional
\nCooperation) Perspective with regard to the Fourth World
\nConference on Women;<\/p>\n
Noting further the invaluable contributions of donor
\ncountries, multilateral agencies and non-governmental
\norganizations in providing technical and financial assistance for
\nwomen in development programs;<\/p>\n
Having reaffirmed the principles to which we are committed,
\npledge our efforts towards the advancement of women in our
\nregion, concentrating on the following areas:<\/p>\n
1. The advancement of women has a bearing on peace and
\ndevelopment, and implications at all levels, and should therefore
\nbe addressed locally, nationally, regionally and globally.
\nIn particular, women as agents and beneficiaries of development
\nmust be fully integrated in policy formulation, planning,
\ndecision-making and implementation.<\/p>\n
2. Women should have equal rights, obligations and
\nopportunities with men in all fields and at all levels of
\ndevelopment. Their empowerment and the improvement of their
\npolitical, social and economic status is essential for human
\ndevelopment, and self-reliance of women and their families.<\/p>\n
3. Formal, non-formal as well as informal education is
\nessential for empowering women with knowledge, skills and self-
\nconfidence for full participation in development.<\/p>\n
4. Priority should be given to health programs targeting women
\nand the girl-child throughout their life-cycle, particularly in
\nthe fields of nutrition, basic health and reproductive health.<\/p>\n
5. The increasing global concern about the human dimensions of
\ndevelopment requires the integration of gender concerns in all
\nstages and at all levels of sustainable development as a means to
\nensure human well-being, equitably enjoyed by all people. The
\ninterrelationship between population, resources, the environment
\nand development should be fully recognized, properly managed and
\nbrought into a harmonious and dynamic synergy.<\/p>\n
6. Alleviation of poverty and the eradication of absolute
\npoverty are fundamental to the achievement of sustainable
\ndevelopment and the advancement of women. Consistent efforts
\ntowards achieving a balanced gender partnership are a
\nprerequisite for full development of human potential.<\/p>\n
7. Strengthening of national machineries for the advancement
\nof women in various dimensions and with effective collaboration
\nbetween Governments and non-governmental organizations is
\nessential for the full and equal integration of women in people-
\ncentered development.<\/p>\n
8. The human rights of women and the girl-child are
\ninalienable, integral and indivisible parts of universal human
\nrights and consequently all forms of discrimination against
\nwomen, sexual exploitation and gender-based violence should be
\neliminated.<\/p>\n
9. Violence against women in the family, society and conflict
\nsituations must be eliminated if women are to enjoy their rights
\nas individuals and members of the family, society, state and
\nglobal communities. In this respect, the implementation of the
\nprovisions of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
\nDiscrimination against Women, and other relevant human rights
\ninstruments and the United Nations resolutions is crucial.
\nThe role of women in peace-building and conflict resolution
\nshould be enhanced and strengthened.<\/p>\n
10. The media are urged to fully respect the dignity of women,
\nin particular by portraying women positively in all their diverse
\nroles.<\/p>\n
11. United Nations bodies and specialized agencies,
\nintergovernmental organizations, donor countries and agencies,
\nnon-governmental organizations, the private sector and the
\ngeneral public are urged to support and assist the members and
\nassociate members of ESCAP in implementing the Plan of Action for
\nthe Advancement of Women in Asia and the Pacific.<\/p>\n
Hereby adopt the following Plan of Action as a means to
\naccelerate the attainment of the objectives of the Nairobi
\nForward-looking Strategies towards the Year 2000 in the Asian and
\nPacific region, and to contribute to preparations for the Fourth
\nWorld Conference on Women: Action for Equality, Development and
\nPeace to be held at Beijing in September 1995. The participants,
\ntherefore, commit themselves, taking into account the social,
\neconomic and political considerations of each country, to take
\nall necessary measures to ensure effective implementation of the
\nfollowing Plan of Action at the national, regional and
\ninternational levels in cooperation with the United Nations
\nsystem, other regional and international organizations as well as
\nnon-governmental organizations.<\/p>",
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