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General Assembly
Distr. GENERAL
3 December 1982
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A/RES/37/63
90th plenary meeting
3 December 1982
37/63. Declaration on the Participation of Women in Promoting
International Peace and Cooperation
The General Assembly,
Considering that the Charter of the United Nations expresses the
determination of the peoples of the United Nations to reaffirm faith in
the equal rights of men and women and to practise tolerance and live
together in peace with one another as good neighbours,
Considering also that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
proclaims that the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of
all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and
peace in the world,
Considering further that the International Covenants on Human Rights
provide for the equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all
economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights,
Reaffirming the objectives of the United Nations Decade for Women:
Equality, Development and Peace,
Taking into account the resolutions, declarations, conventions,
programmes and recommendations of the United Nations and the specialized
agencies and international conferences designed to eliminate all forms of
discrimination and to promote equal rights for men and women,
Recalling that the Declaration of Mexico on the Equality of Women
and Their Contribution to Development and Peace, 1975, states that
women have a vital role to play in the promotion of peace in all spheres
of life: in the family, the community, the nation and the world,
Recalling that the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women declares that discrimination against
women violates the principles of equality of rights and respect for human
dignity, is an obstacle to the participation of women, on equal terms
with men, in the economic, social, cultural, civil and political life of
their countries and makes more difficult the full development of the
potentialities of women in the service of their countries and of humanity,
Recalling also that the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms
of Discrimination against Women affirms that the strengthening of
international peace and security, the relaxation of international
tension, mutual co-operation among all States irrespective of their
social and economic systems, general and complete disarmament and in
particular, nuclear disarmament under strict and effective international
control, the affirmation of the principles of justice, equality and
mutual benefit in relations among countries and the realization of the
right of peoples under alien and colonial domination and foreign
occupation to self-determination and independence, as well as respect for
national sovereignty and territorial integrity, will promote social
progress and development and as a consequence, will contribute to the
attainment of full equality between men and women,
Recognizing that the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women obligates States Parties to take all
appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in all its
forms and in every field of human endeavour, including politics, economic
activities, law, employment, education, health care and domestic
relations,
Noting that, despite progress towards the achievement of equality
between men and women, considerable discrimination against women
continues to exist, thereby impeding the active participation of women in
promoting international peace and co-operation,
Welcoming the contribution which women have nevertheless made
towards promoting international peace and co-operation, the struggle
against colonialism, apartheid, all forms of racism and racial
discrimination, foreign aggression and occupation and all forms of alien
domination, and towards the unrestricted and effective enjoyment of human
rights and fundamental freedoms,
Welcoming also the contribution of women for a just restructuring of
international economic relations and the achievement of a new
international economic order,
Convinced that women can play an important and increasing role in
these areas,
Solemnly proclaims the Declaration on the Participation of Women in
Promoting International Peace and Co-operation set forth in the annex to
the present resolution.
ANNEX
Declaration on the Participation of Women in Promoting
International Peace and Co-operation
PART I
Article 1
Women and men have an equal and vital interest in contributing to
international peace and co-operation. To this end women must be enabled
to exercise their right to participate in the economic, social, cultural,
civil and political affairs of society on an equal footing with men.
Article 2
The full participation of women in the economic, social, cultural,
civil and political affairs of society and in the endeavour to promote
international peace and co-operation is dependent on a balanced and
equitable distribution of roles between men and women in the family and
in society as a whole.
Article 3
The increasing participation of women in the economic, social,
cultural, civil and political affairs of society will contribute to
international peace and co-operation.
Article 4
The full enjoyment of the rights of women and men and the full
participation of women in promoting international peace and co-operation
will contribute to the eradication of apartheid, of all forms of racism,
racial discrimination, colonialism, neo-colonialism, aggression, foreign
occupation and domination and interference in the internal affairs of
States.
Article 5
Special national and international measures are necessary to
increase the level of women's participation in the sphere of
international relations so that women can contribute, on an equal basis,
with men to national and international efforts to secure world peace and
economic and social progress and to promote international co-operation.
PART II
Article 6
All appropriate measures shall be taken to intensify national and
international efforts in respect of the participation of women in
promoting international peace and co-operation by ensuring the equal
participation of women in the economic, social, cultural, civil and
political affairs of society through a balanced and equitable
distribution of roles between men and women in the domestic sphere and in
society as a whole, as well as by providing an equal opportunity for
women to participate in the decision-making process.
Article 7
All appropriate measures shall be taken to promote the exchange of
experience at the national and international levels for the purpose of
furthering the involvement of women in promoting international peace and
co-operation and in solving other vital national and international
problems.
Article 8
All appropriate measures shall be taken at the national and
international levels to give effective publicity to the responsibility
and active participation of women in promoting international peace and
co-operation and in solving other vital national and international
problems.
Article 9
All appropriate measures shall be taken to render solidarity and
support to those women who are victims of mass and flagrant violations of
human rights such as apartheid, all forms of racism, racial
discrimination, colonialism, neo-colonialism, aggression, foreign
occupation and domination and of all other violations of human rights.
Article 10
All appropriate measures shall be taken to pay tribute to the
participation of women in promoting international peace and co-operation.
Article 11
All appropriate measures shall be taken to encourage women to
participate in non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations aimed
at the strengthening of international peace and security, the development
of friendly relations among nations and the promotion of co-operation
among States and, to that end, freedom of thought, conscience,
expression, assembly, association, communication and movement, without
distinction as to race, political or religious belief, language or ethnic
origin, shall be effectively guaranteed.
Article 12
All appropriate measures shall be taken to provide practical
opportunities for the effective participation of women in promoting
international peace and co-operation, economic development and social
progress and, to that end:
(a) To promote an equitable representation of women in governmental
and non-governmental functions,
(b) To promote equality of opportunities for women to enter
diplomatic service,
(c) To appoint or nominate women, on an equal basis with men, as
members of delegations to national, regional or international meetings,
(d) To support increased employment of women at all levels in the
secretariats of the United Nations and the specialized agencies, in
conformity with Article 101 of the Charter of the United Nations.
Article 13
All appropriate measures shall be taken to establish adequate legal
protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men in order to
ensure effective participation of women in the activities referred to
above.
Article 14
Governments, non-governmental and international organizations,
including the United Nations and the specialized agencies and
individuals, are urged to do all in their power to promote the
implementation of the principles contained in the present Declaration.