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RIO + 20 ZERO DRAFT OUTCOME DOCUMENT
FOR NEGOTIATION - GENDER
The zero
draft outcome document – the official document to be negotiated by United
Nations Member States in the lead up to the UN Conference on Sustainable
Development (Rio+20) – has been released. Although the text will be extensively
negotiated in the coming months and will most likely be modified, the zero
draft in its current stage reaffirms Member States commitment to work together
for a prosperous, secure and sustainable future for both people and the planet,
including by eradicating hunger, want, and all forms of poverty; by committing
to make progress on already internationally agreed development goals, including
the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); and by enhancing cooperation.
Gender Equality
102. We recognize that sustainable development is linked to and depends on women’s economic contributions, both formal and informal. We note with concern that persistent social and economic inequities continue to affect women and children, who make up the majority of those living in poverty.
103. We call for removing barriers that have prevented women from being full participants in the economy and unlocking their potential as drivers of sustainable development, and agree to prioritize measures to promote gender equality in all spheres of our societies, including education, employment, ownership of resources, access to justice, political representation, institutional decision-making, care giving and household and community management.
104. We support the work of UN Women in achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women in all aspects of life and bringing greater attention to the linkages between gender equality and the promotion of sustainable development.
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Food Security
64. We reaffirm the right to food and call upon all States to prioritize sustainable intensification of food production through increased investment in local food production, improved access to local and global agri-food markets, and reduced waste throughout the supply chain, with special attention to women, smallholders, youth, and indigenous farmers. We are committed to ensuring proper nutrition for our people.
65. We call for more transparent and open trading systems and, where appropriate, practices that contribute to the stability of food prices and domestic markets; ensure access to land, water and other resources; and support social protection programmes.
66. We further support initiatives at all levels that improve access to information, enhance interactions among farmers and experts through education and extension services, and increase the use of appropriate technologies for sustainable agriculture.
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Water
67. We underline the importance of the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights. Furthermore, we highlight the critical importance of water resources for sustainable development, including poverty and hunger eradication, public health, food security, hydropower, agriculture and rural development.