It was especially significant for women to be put on an equal footing with men in the political field and in decision making positions, and stereotyping should be resisted.

Significantly, 8.5 per cent of the total population is children under age 5, and the birth rate is decreasing (there are differences between the cantons and regions).

Significant progress had been made towards eliminating sexism in the curriculum and legislation, increasing awareness of gender discrimination and providing practical training in gender issues.

Regrettably, the international community's response was not adequate.

It is of crucial importance that all States Parties fully comply with it.

Unfortunately, the period of the current mandate of the Monitoring Group will have expired by then.

It is regrettable that this obvious threat has been neglected in the report.

The health of the Black Prince broke down, and he left the Iberian Peninsula.

The efforts at that time, unfortunately, did not prove to be sufficient.

It is indeed crucial that the Court also be a reality for the victims of the most horrendous crimes.

Regrettably, the occupying Power has been doing exactly the opposite.

Also of particular importance is the role of the Secretariat in advancing coordinated and coherent implementation.

It is of the utmost importance that provision be made for the structures of a viable legal and judicial order and the protection of human rights.

Regrettably, some Council members did not even want to take note of these letters.

Unfortunately, the transfer of Lukić has been hindered by an application for his extradition by Serbia and Montenegro.

Enforcement of these principles by each institution on a global basis, to make it harder to disguise the ownership of bank accounts. Also key in combating terrorism is the ability to track terrorist assets and financial transactions.

It is urgent that everything necessary be done to prevent the proliferation of space weapons.

It would be interesting to know whether the Government had any plans to review and change the grounds for divorce.

Especially important is article 12 of the Convention on the right of children to express their views freely.

It is of vital importance that the Intelligence and Security Agency is supervised and given appropriate political guidance in its work.

Unfortunately, the recommendations were accepted only partially by the main institutional stakeholders in Ecuador.

Crucially, both parties have quickly and authoritatively reaffirmed their commitment to the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

The referral was a historic step in the field of international criminal law equally important will be the outcome of the investigations and the promotion of justice.

Discriminatory sociocultural norms and practices and stereotypic roles of women and men need to be addressed as a matter of priority so as to create an enabling environment.

Whatever happens regarding Zimbabwe in Cannes will directly influence the EU Africa summit later this year. Unfortunately, that controversy may also overshadow the incipient changes in French policy.

It is therefore crucial to involve them in the design and implementation of various development programmes and policies, in particular those targeting young people.

Particularly important is the ability to report actual expenditures on a monthly basis a proxy for programme implementation rate.

Unfortunately, the gulf between the expectations raised by the reforms and the benefits felt by ordinary citizens widened steadily.

It is critical to the safety and security of civilians in Darfur for the expansion of AMIS to be successfully concluded and for AU to be able to render operational all its personnel.

Both sides have risen to the challenge, and it is critical for us in the international community to maintain and reinforce the momentum of those positive developments.

It was regrettable that the Committee on Conferences seemed to give greater weight to technical considerations than to capacity to pay.

That is not what he planned when he struck his bargain with Blair back in 1994.

Of considerably greater importance than the volume change is the shear strain which has a magnitude of about 0.26 and which determines the shape of the plates of martensite.

It is also a priority to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf, given the constantly increasing number of applications it is receiving.

Strengthening research and development and dissemination of new technologies are also important avenues for improving water productivity and efficiency in water consuming sectors.

Equally important in this regard are the funds from the Millennium Challenge Account, which are geared towards the sectors of road infrastructure and agricultural productivity.

The provision of greater economic aid, debt relief, public and private investment, and technology transfer to those countries was of prime importance.

Ms. Khan said it was significant that the proportion of women in the labour force was rising as that of men declined, even though the type of jobs they held were not particularly good (fifth periodic report, CEDAW C PAR 5 and Corr.1, p. 29).

Unfortunately, in many countries few, if any, laws exist to regulate the import and export of these weapons.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, unfortunately does not have established institutions dealing with family violence and prepared to provide support to victims of such violence.

For our country, it is vitally important, as a factor for long term stability, always to maintain a careful balance between the rights of individuals and those of communities.

Unfortunately, that affected primarily women, especially in rural areas, and accordingly one could speak of a phenomenon of feminization of poverty.

Regrettably, the funding of United Nations development cooperation was still low and depended on a small donor base. Moreover, the report of the Secretary General (A 59 85, para.

Unfortunately, this practice occurs in all areas labor activities, including to women in highly qualified jobs.

Continued support is vital for efforts to empower women, and for promoting their role as peacemakers, peacebuilders, and leaders in the governance and future development of Sierra Leone.