Thursday, March 24, 2016

2nd Posting by Jeannette Logan


NCWC VP Environment Jeannette Logan at CSW NGO 60 in New York
March 24, 2016

As NCWC's representative on the North American/European Caucus, I was invited to a Core group meeting to “observe” their deliberations. This small group leads the organization of the 3 open Caucus meetings to discuss and promote our input to the negotiations.

By Mar 24, we hope to have the final text of the Agreed Conclusions which represent the work accomplished here at CSW 60.

Concerns raised: word “abolutionist” in Europe today refers to abolution of prostitution.
The wording “sexual and reproductive rights” appear unacceptable to certain European
countries.

Early, forced and child marriage clauses are controversial. Also definition of the 'family'.
Where NGO attendees have access to members of their countries' delegation they are
encouraged to lobby for inclusive, feminist friendly, unambiguous language.

Also we need to refer to the Treaties or other legal entities which already protect us by laws, not general words such as 'justice' and 'development.

Much to talk about to increase our understanding of the issues facing women in all parts of the world.

-- Jeannette Logan

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