UN Transcripts — https://transcripts.un.org/ar/asset/k10/k10rnxv7kk 17th plenary meeting - Commission on the Status of Women, Seventieth session (CSW70) - 1) Introduction of draft proposals. 2) Closure of the CSW70. 3) Opening of the CSW71 — Economic and Social Council — 19 March 2026 Language: en Transcripts available through this tool are created by using automatic speech recognition and are not official records nor official documents of the United Nations. Official records and official documents are available on the Official Document System of the United Nations. --- CSW · Chair [22:39]: Excellencies, Colleagues, please find your seats. Colleagues, please find your seats. Good morning, everyone. I call to order the 70th meeting of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. I now invite the Commission to continue its consideration of sub item AI of agenda item 3 in order to hear explanations of position or statements in connection with agreed Conclusions issued as E CN6 2026 L2. Statements in connection with the agreed conclusions will be limited to two minutes. Does any no member of the Commission wish to make a general statement or member wish to make an explanation of vote after the vote, I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Canada. Canada [25:24]: Thank you, Madam Chair. My timing was perfect. I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of mountains Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Iceland and Canada. The Commission on Status of Women has always been a space where difficult conversations are navigated through dialogue, compromise and respect for established practice. This year, however, we witnessed a attempts to reopen issues already exhaustively negotiated and now a resolution presented that seeks to redefine agreed language outside of the negotiation process altogether. Such approaches undermine the integrity of the Commission, weakens our ability to reach balanced outcomes and risk sacrifices setting precedents that could have an impact across the UN system. When we erode established norms or reopen agreed language, we do not only disrupt multilateralism, we jeopardize the protection and commitments that women and girls rely on in their daily lives. The CSW strength lies in the consensus building role and its careful stewardship of norms and that have guided global progress on gender equality through time. We must protect that role. At the same time, we want to reaffirm what brought us here. CSW · Chair [27:21]: I thank Canada on behalf of the mountains. May I remind delegations that the explanations are two minutes only. I now give the floor to the distinguished delegation of Uruguay, followed by Nigeria. Uruguay [27:38]: Senor Precienta. Madam Chair. Excellent. Distinguished colleagues. I'd like to begin by recognizing and thanking the co facilitators for their hard work. And of course you, Madam Chair. For many weeks, right up until the last minute, trying to agree on consensus. Regrettably, for the first time, it has been necessary to submit this very important document to a vote. Despite the investment of time and flexibility and effort, Uruguay would have liked to see an even more ambitious document that recognized women in all of their diversity, with emphasis on the many different and intersecting forms of discrimination that women and girls all over the world suffer. And very often these are barriers for their effective access to justice, which is the main topic this year. Nevertheless, Uruguay is committed to multilateralism and the quest for consensus. As such, we understand that there can be no agreement without a certain degree of flexibility and it's not always possible to achieve results that fully satisfy all parties. But we have participation in good faith. We regret the submission of a new resolution that seeks to introduce a restrictive understanding of gender which does not enjoy international consensus and that has not been been subject to an intergovernmental negotiating process. This represents a procedural issue because of the absence of negotiations or inclusive consultative deliberations with all member states and ultimately the document proposed contradicts existing understandings of gender in various regional and national jurisdictions. Uruguay reaffirms its commitment to the Beijing Declaration gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in all of their diversity. We do not support any initiative that implies discrimination or backsliding in terms of progress with human rights. CSW · Chair [29:38]: The microphone has been cut off. I thank the distinguished representative of the Republic of Paraguayan Live of Nigeria. Nigeria [29:57]: Thank you, Madam Chair. Let me at the outset underscore that Nigeria's unwavering commitment to safeguarding and promoting the rights and well being of every woman and girl has been exemplary and a top priority. This conviction also led to Nigeria voting in favor of the agreed conclusions of the CSW 70. However, the manner in which the CSW 70 outcome document was adopted raises concerns regarding the legitimacy and integrity of the purpose. We are also concerned about the CSW 70 negotiations departure from previously agreed language under internationally endorsed frameworks. Madam Chair, for the record, Nigeria does not align with the introduction of new or expanded terminology that may give rise to controversial interpretations or create obligations beyond those contained in globally agreed frameworks. In this regard, Nigeria dissociates itself from the inclusion of certain terms and references, including multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, gender stereotypes, all forms of discrimination, universal access to sexual and reproductive health, diverse situations, context and conditions and reference to gender responsive. In this context of budgeting for justice mechanisms. Nigeria further reiterates that the interpretation application of terms in the document must remain consistent with national laws, culture, religion and values and should reflect the understanding of natural gender categories. I thank you, Madam Chair. CSW · Chair [31:38]: I thank the distinguished representative of Nigeria for his statement and I now give the floor to the of representative of Pakistan. Pakistan [31:46]: Thank you, Madam Chair. Pakistan reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the promotion and protection of rights of women and girls in line with our constitutional national laws, policies and international obligations. It is in this period that we voted in favor of the agreed conclusion. At the same time, we wish to place on record certain reservations regarding elements in the text, particularly relating to gender, sexual and reproductive rights and and prescriptive provisions. These shall be interpreted and implemented in accordance with our national laws, policies, cultural and religious context. Madam Chair, we express our serious concern that for the first time in its history, the Commission has adopted its agreed conclusion through a recorded vote, marking a departure from its long standing tradition of consensus. Consensus is not merely a procedural question. It underpins the Commission's legitimacy, impact and credibility. When it is broken, the outcome may remain a text, but does not support and enjoy the aspirations of the entire membership of the United Nations. In line with the established practices, we supported differing adoption until the final meeting to allow space for consensus. Regrettability, this opportunity was not availed. We therefore believe that procedural concerns arising from this experience should be addressed in future discussions on the methods of work of the Commission to preserve consensus in future. I thank you. CSW · Chair [33:21]: I thank the distinguished representative of Pakistan for her statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Argentina. Argentina [33:32]: Thank you, Madam Chair. Argentina wishes to highlight the salience of the CSW as a key area for debating the women agenda. In light of the many challenges to overcome, we maintain a constructive and positive attitude and we regret that for the first time it's not been possible to achieve a conclusion, an agreed conclusion that has enjoyed consensus as historically has been the case. As regards the adoption by vote, Argentina dissociates itself from references to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights and civil society financing with potential conflicts of interest. In the also in the paragraph and relating to disinformation, misinformation and hate speech. We also express our concern about significant emissions, mother and maternity. Argentina interprets the term gender in accordance with Article 7.3 of a Rome Statute which refers to men and women in the context of society. As regards the 2030 Agenda, this represents a non binding aspirational framework and it simply implementation must respect the sovereign right of every State to interpret and pursue these objectives in accordance with their national legislation, national priorities and their own development strategy. We trust that in future years we will work on common ground and leave divisive agendas to one side and achieve consensus with flexibility and room for the necessary debate. In this way we can achieve a truly agreed document that takes into consideration all of the concerns of all Member States so that we can continue working for the benefit of the women and girls of the world. I thank you. CSW · Chair [35:32]: I thank the distinguished representative of Argentina for that statement. The representative of Mali followed by Tunisia. Mali [35:43]: Thank you, Madam Chair. President Chair. To commend your work, the artwork made by you and the Bureau from Dallas speaking French Regarding the AGRI conclusion, Mali would like to reserve on the following. So in French it will be the result. Of action. Teenagers and adolescents, the multiple intersectional forms of discrimination and all references to the definition of women interpretation of this topic are often not nationally recognized and conflict with our laws. Access to sexual, reproductive health care and maternal rights are governed by the relevant Malian laws and Paragraph nine of the Beijing of action. My delegation reserves the right to interpret and implement these provisions in keeping with our laws and development priorities, as well as our cultural and social values, in accordance with universal human rights. This does not in any way bind my country. Mali. Thank you. And I'd like this declaration to be included in the meeting notes. Thank you. CSW · Chair [37:08]: Merci. Geneva I now give the floor to distinguished representative of Tunisia, followed by Cuba. Muchas gracias, senora. Please. Thank you very much. Tunisia [37:18]: Madam Chair, to you and to your entire team for the incredible work that you've undertaken this year. Entered the CSW negotiations this year with powerful numbers, telling a story of success and progress and showing the determination and perseverance of women of my country. In the national exam of diplomacy, 40 out of 50 new diplomats are women. And the latest graduation of the Higher Institute of Magistracy, 73% of new judges are women. Which means that in the years to come, Tunisia will be represented abroad by more women than men, and that justice will be delivered by women. Tunisia. In Tunisia, we really appreciate the efforts made by UN women and by the team of the Bureau this year. And we have to remember that sitting in this room is a responsibility and speaking is a responsibility. It's a privilege. And as we speak now, because many women are already at work in fields, in factories, in hospitals, in classrooms, many of them are still fighting battles they never chose. Many of women are facing injustice and war and are being abused and displaced. And many of them probably have never heard about a body called the United Nations. Yet everything we decide here must serve them and help bringing them justice. Let's continue pushing forward, let's continue making progress, but let's also take a moment to celebrate our agreed conclusions and how far we have come. Because at the end of the day, who runs the world? CSW · Chair [39:08]: I think that the single representative for her statement, I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cuba, to be followed by Guatemala. Cuba [39:17]: Madam Chair, thank you very much. Seventy years since this commission was first established, the irresponsible request for a vote and a vote against the agreed conclusions by the United States delegation in relation to the 70th CSW represent a historic aberration. This intransigent position led to a scenario that we hope will not be repeated in the future. The added value of this Commission and its effective contribution to the advancement of women has always laid in its ability to build consensus, even on the most sensitive or thorny issues. The practice of consensus and good faith in negotiations must be fully restored. That is what serious and responsible multilateralism is all about. The draft agreed conclusions considered on March 9, which Cuba supported with its vote in favor, was the outcome of serious negotiation work. It was conducted professionally and conductively by Rwanda and Liechtenstein, to whom we reiterate our thanks for their dedication. The United States, which did not engage in negotiations from the outset and did not do so constructively at any stage, attempted to force us to roll back years of of progress in the area of gender equality. They did not succeed. This is not the organization of the United States. This is the Organization of the United nations of the world. Here gender equality is promoted and we work tirelessly to ensure that women and girls can fully enjoy their rights. Cuba will continue to act responsibly with seriousness and a sense of the historicity of this moment in the Commission. The United nations in general. I thank you. CSW · Chair [41:07]: I thank the distinguished representative of Cuba for that statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Guatemala. Guatemala [41:15]: Madam Chair. Guatemala reaffirms its commitment to strengthening access to justice for all women and girls. It's essential that we strengthen capacity to effectively investigate and ensure processes that lead and trials that lead to sentences with dignity and transformative reparations. It's also a priority that we make progress in specialized justice with a cultural approach to women, including the participation of indigenous women as prosecutors and judges to guarantee an inclusive and equitable legal system. It is also necessary that we incorporate the principles of parity, alternation and inclusion of indigenous peoples in the electoral and political parties acts in order to ensure women's political participation without discrimination. Guatemala reaffirms its commitment to the individual and collective rights of Mayan, Garifuna, Afro descendants, Cinca, Mestizo and Ladino women and to the international treaties to which it is a party. In this framework, Guatemala shall interpret and apply any provision, use or term of the agreed conclusions in strict accordance with the provisions of our constitution and national legislation in force. Madam Chair President. There can be no equality without justice for women. There can be no democracy without an end to impunity. Guatemala reiterates its willingness to build a strong, responsive and inclusive justice system system. When a woman cannot access justice, her Rights cease to exist. I thank you. CSW · Chair [42:51]: I thank the distinguished representative of Guatemala for that statement. Distinguished representative of Israel, followed by Malaysia. Israel [43:00]: Thank you, Chair. Israel aligns itself with the shared commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls which lies at the heart of the Commission of the Status of Women's Mandate. We regret that this was not possible. To reach consensus on the conclusion at this session, we wish to place on record our disassociation from several elements in the text. First, Israel does not recognize the right to development as an established norm of international human rights law and we therefore disassociate from all references to it in the document. Second, we are of the firm view that the paragraph on unilateral economic, financial or trade measures has no place in the reconclusion document of the csw. In addition, Israel would like to reiterate our steadfast commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights role. Nevertheless, as these conclusions reference to a document drafted by the Human Rights Council, we disassociate from the reference to the guiding principles on business and human rights. We are concerned that they are increasingly being politically utilized and we cannot lend our endorsement to that. Throughout the text, Israel remains fully committed to the advancement of the rights of women and girls around the world. We will continue to engage constructively towards that goal. Thank you. CSW · Chair [44:20]: I thank the distinguished representative of INRADE for her statement and I now give the floor to the single representative of Malaysia, followed by the United Kingdom. Kingdom. Malaysia [44:30]: Thank you, Madam Chair. At the outset, Malaysia expresses its appreciation to the co facilitators for their efforts in stirring the negotiation on great conclusions and the challenging circumstances. We recognize the complexity of the discussions and the wide divergence of views among Member States. Malaysia participated in the negotiations in good faith and demonstrated considerable flexibility with the aim of achieving a balanced and consensus based outcome. In this regard, we deeply regret that the agreed conclusion exclusions were adopted in a manner that departs from the Commission's established practice of consensus. Malaysia wishes to stress that the strength, credibility and legitimacy of this Commission are anchored in its unity and its commitment to consensus. The introduction and persistence of contested concepts and initiatives that do not command broad agreement have made consensus increasingly difficult to achieve. In this connection, we call on that all delegations refrain from advancing such elements as the risk eroding trust and undermining the collective of the Community Commission. We further underscore that negotiations must remain disciplined and focus on the agreed priority team. The continued introduction of issues that fall outside its scope, driven by narrow or unrelated priorities, only serve to complicate the discussions and detract from the Commission's ability to deliver meaningful and widely supported outcomes. Notwithstanding these concerns, Malaysia acknowledges the importance of the priority theme and the constructive elements contained in the document. In this period, Malaysia supports the adoption of the Agreed conclusion. However, Malaysia wishes to place on records understanding that certain terms and concepts referenced in the text will be interpreted strictly in accordance with our national laws, values and customs and does not include any concepts that are inconsistent with existing international human rights architecture. Madam Chair, Malaysia reiterates that implementation of these agreed conclusions must be in line with the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which take into account national and regional particularities and various historical, cultural and religious backgrounds as well as national laws, and that the formulation of strategies, policies, programs and development priorities is a sovereign responsibility of States. I thank you CSW · Chair [46:23]: I thank the distinguished representative of Malaysia for her statement and I now give the floor to the United Kingdom. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [46:31]: Madam Chair, the United Kingdom is grateful to you, the Chair and the co facilitators for their leadership throughout this negotiation process and their tireless efforts to hold good faith negotiations to adopt a consensual, balanced and action oriented text that strengthens access to justice for all women and girls. The United Kingdom remains unwavering in our commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity. We are pleased to see strong references in the text to civil society, including women's rights organizations and women human rights defenders. We fully align ourselves with the references to ensuring sexual and reproductive health rights, the elimination of gender based violence and the importance of recognizing and embracing diversity. We pay tribute to the experts and civil society for their sustained engagement and advocacy throughout the process. We regret, however, the efforts to block adoption and the unprecedented decision to force a vote. The UK looks forward to implementing the agreed conclusions together with you all to strengthen access to justice for all women and girls and advance gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. The UK remains absolute in our determination to put women and girls at the heart of our international policy and we will continue to champion their rights and opportunities everywhere and in all fora. Thank you. CSW · Chair [48:04]: I thank the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom for his statement and I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Tuvalo, followed by Burundi. Tuvalu [48:16]: Madam Chair, Distinguished Delegates Tuvalu wishes to express his appreciation for the adoption of the great conclusions of the 70th Session Commission status of Women the the text provides strong and practical guidance to advance access to justice for women and girls. We particularly welcome the emphasis on addressing the structural barriers, strengthening institutions and ensuring that the justice systems respond to the realities of women's lives, including those living in remote maritime context. For Tuvalu, these commitments are directly relevant. Access to justice is not only a legal issue, it is shaped by geography, capacity, social norms and the availability of services. The recognition of these structural dimensions reflects the lived realities of small island developing states. At the same time, Tuvalu notes that the impacts of climate change are not sufficiently articulated in the text. For our country, climate change is not a contextual factor. It is a defining condition that increasingly affects the ability of women and girls to access protection services and remedies. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events and the pressures associated with climate mobility are already reshaping our communities and institutions. In this context, access to justice must be understood as continuous and adaptable. Women and girls must be able to claim their rights not only in stable settings, but also in situations of disruptions, displacement and uncertainty. Tuvalu therefore encourages continued efforts within the Commission and across the United nations system to more explicitly recognize and address the intersection between climate change and access to justice. Madam Chair, despite these challenges, Tuvalu remains committed to advancing gender equality. The women of Tuvalu are not only affected by climate change, they are leaders in responding to it. From households and communities to national and global levels. Their leadership reminds us that justice is not only about system, it is about people, dignity and the ability to live with security and hope. Faftai. CSW · Chair [50:09]: I thank the distinguished representative of Tuvalo for her statement and I give the floor to distinguished representative of Burundi, followed by the Holy See. Burundi [50:21]: Thank you very much, Madam Chair. At the outset, the Republic of Burundi would like to recall its commitment to strive for the well being and prosperity of women. Burundi was the first African country to elect a woman as prime minister in 1993. The replica of Burundi looked to express its deep discontent in the procedure and substance of the Greek conclusions and dissociates formally from all of the text, especially for non consensual language on the procedure. Burundi regrets that real consensus was not reached. The pursuit of the process, despite repeated calls for more time, is a break with the practice of consensus and weakens the outcome's legitimacy. This could transform this Commission into a platform for promoting non consensual and divisive agendas. On the substance, the text remains imbalanced with undue emphasis on concepts that do not enjoy universal consensus, especially when it comes to productive health. Intersectionality and gender terminology. Burundi recalls that any reference to sexual and reproductive health should be interpreted strictly in light of existing frameworks, including the Beijing Platform and the ICP Department of Action and in no case should be interpreted as implying a right to abortion. These questions fall under national sovereignty. Burundi also cannot support ambiguous or non consensual terminology or any redefinition of the concept of gender beyond its internationally recognized definition. Burundi reaffirms that the interpretation of these conclusions is under the sole purview of States in accordance with their laws, priorities and values, and underscores that this text does not create any legal obligation. We remain committed to the rights and well being of women and girls. Burundi calls for a return to multilateralism that is based upon dialogue, respect and consensus. Thank you, CSW · Chair [52:05]: I think, the distinguished representative of Burundi for his statement and I now give the floor to the degree representative of the Holy See, followed by Colombia. Holy See [52:15]: Madam Chair, my delegation expresses its gratitude to the co facilitators of Liechtenstein and Rwanda for their efforts in facilitating open and inclusive consultation resulting in a concise and more focused text. My delegation is grateful that the final text includes a number of positive elements related to combating trafficking, due care for women and girls in detention, and addressing financial and educational barriers to access justice. However, the Holy See finds it unfortunate that their great conclusions have been undermined by long disputed terms and concepts, some of which imply that women's abilities to bear children is a barrier to justice. In this regard, my delegation reiterates its reservations regarding paragraphs concerning sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, gender and multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. We also suggest two adjustments to negotiations in next session. Firstly, proceeding directly to a revised text without hearing from the room is not conducive to achieving a balanced outcome. As responses to the REV demonstrated, while the disparity was reduced, it remained. Secondly, the process never fully reached the deal making stage and a third round of negotiations would have been helpful. Madam Chair, the Holy See is alarmed by the manner of adoption. Indeed, consensus could have been reached if there had been the will to do so. Reports that not all silent breakers were consulted are troubling. A brief adjournment and separate actions on individual amendments would have demonstrated better the spirit of multilateralism. The Holy See hopes that the future sessions will recommit to finding true agreement. A longer version of this statement will be submitted to E Statements. Thank you, Madam Chair. CSW · Chair [54:06]: I thank the distinguished representative of the Holy See for his statement. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Colombia. Colombia [54:15]: Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Colombia reiterates its sincere thanks to the Chair, to the Bureau and to the co facilitators for leading the negotiations for the Agreed conclusions It was a transparent, inclusive and rigorous process. They facilitated a constructive dialogue between delegations. We regret that the final text has not reflected some themes in a more robust manner, such as the nexus between the criminalization of minor offenses and its impact on the imprisonment of women. We believe that this was essential to address structural inequalities in criminal justice systems. We also have identified that we could have included language relating to gender based violence and we were not able to achieve the level of ambition that we had hoped for and that women were not recognized in all of their diversity. Also, we could have had a more explicit reference to mechanisms relating to to deprivation. Liberty can help to guarantee rights of women access to justice and we believe that this would have strengthened the text. Colombia Madam Chair reaffirms its commitment to inclusive multilateralism where negotiation is going to be stimulated without revisionist or procedural issues that seek to undermine the carefully negotiated conclusion at the cost of agreed language. Colombia defends the agreed standards. It reiterates its commitment to women and girls in all of their diversity and we will persist in defending women and girls rights. I thank you. CSW · Chair [56:02]: I thank the distinguished representative Colombia for that statement of Indonesia followed by Sweden. Indonesia [56:14]: Thank you, Madam Chair. Indonesia wishes to express its appreciation to ris13 and Rwanda as facilitators for their efforts in guiding negotiations toward the conclusion of the agreed conclusion of 70th session of the CSIW. Indonesia reaffirmed its strong commitment to gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls. Ensuring meaningful access to justice remains essential to safeguarding women's and girls rights, enabling their full, equal, meaningful participation in society. In this regard, Indonesia support effort to strengthen legal system and policy framework so that women and girls can obtain fair, effective, equal access to justice and effective in agreed conclusion. However, Indonesia regrets that the negotiation process was conducted under considerable time pressure which limited opportunity for Member States to engage in more true discussion and to reach consensus. Indonesia also underlines Indonesia also underlines that the implementation of the agreed conclusion should be carried out in accordance with national circumstances, priorities and legal frameworks. Furthermore, we regret the inclusion of the certain references and terminology that do not yet enjoy common understanding among Member States and have not yet reached universal agreement. Indonesia believed that muti process must continue to be guided by mutual respect, inclusivity and consensus so that the agreed outcomes truly reflect the collective. CSW · Chair [58:15]: I thank the distinguished representative of Indonesia for her statement. I kindly remind delegations that there is a two minute limit for intervention. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Sweden, followed by the United Republic of Tanzania. Sweden [58:29]: Sweden thank You Chair, Sweden aligns itself with the Statement of the European Union. I'd like to add a few words in our national capacity. This year's priority theme offered a unique opportunity to address the critical issues of access for justice for women and girls across the world. It is an issue of pressing importance. Globally, women have only 64% of the legal rights of men. The adopted conclusion sends a strong signal that this situation must be rectified. Thank you Chair and co facilitators for your leadership in securing a text that makes it plain that barriers to justice entrench inequality. We reject attempts to undermine the agreement, cause doubt on the process and criticize the co facilitators and the Chair during the negotiations of CSW conclusions. It is standard practice whenever we can't agree on what language to use to revert to the exact phrasing used in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. When in doubt, the Commission goes with the language used since 1995. What was demanded last Monday and today by a small group of Member States is to go below what was agreed in the Beijing Declaration. We don't think it is reasonable to use the consensus tradition as a cover to turn back the clock 30 to 40 years and retractably change the language in the document. Chair, let me make one more point. Sweden is also disappointed in the agreed conclusions. They do not mention the specific needs of adolescent girls. They say nothing about inheritance laws or rules regulating land rights. We couldn't even include a reference to conflict related sexual violence due to the opposition of some countries. The conclusions are already a huge compromise and fall below what could have been possible. Instead, we will today have to endure long discussions on definitions that the international community had long since moved on from. And this is too bad. We hope future CSW centers on the lived realities and needs of all women and girls without procedural diversions. Thank you. CSW · Chair [1:00:32]: I thank the deceiver representative of Sweden for her statement and I now give the floor to the Republic, United Republic of Tanzania, followed by Senegal. United Republic of Tanzania [1:00:41]: Thank you, Madam Chair. Tanzania notes with the regret that for the first time the outcome document of the Commission was adopted through the recorded vote. This depart from the long standing traditional of consensus upheld over the past 69 sessions risk undermining both the spirit of multilateralism and effective implementation of agreed outskirts, particularly in advancing access to the justice for women and girls. As Tanzania prepare to join Commission next year, we look forward to working closely with the chairperson of CSW71. We express the hope that the method of adoption employed this year will not constitute a Precedent for future sessions. Tanzania remains firmly committed to support the restoration of consensus based decision making process consistent with the very essence of agreed conclusion. In this context, the delegation wishes to place on the record its disassociation from certain references in the text that remain contagious, including those related to sexual and reproductive health and rights, as well as concept of multiple and intersecting form of description discrimination. Tanzania will implement outcome document in accordance with its national laws, policy, custom and traditional. I thank you. CSW · Chair [1:02:11]: I thank the distinguished representative of Tanzania for her statement. I now give the floor to distinguish representative of Senegal followed by Lichtenstein. Senegal [1:02:21]: Merci, Madame. Thank you, Chair. My delegation outlines itself with the statement made by by the group of countries. Thanks for on the agreed conclusions, I would like to make a few observations. In its national capacity, my delegation would like to express its concern regarding the manner in which the consultations took place which did not allow for a consensus to be fully achieved. This did not contribute to the balance taking into account of various perspectives and did not foster inclusive dialogue, especially because it is a break from established practice on these substance which undermines legitimacy of the Commission. Therefore, we'd like to underscore the importance of leading negotiations in a spirit of transparency, inclusiveness and respect for the various positions in order to allow for a balance to emerge and a lasting consensus. Madam Chair Seneca reaffirms its understanding of the the term gender as referring exclusively to women and men, and we reject all attempts to expand or modify its interpretation. My delegation also would like to specify that it dissociates from the mention of multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, while highlighting our national policy when it comes to sexual reproductive health. As for the reference to the Beijing Declaration, the Platform of Action and Program of Action of the icpd, we view these as being strictly limited to the texts that were negotiated and adopted under the auspices of the UN General Assembly. Any excessive or broader interpretation we believe does not reflect our position. Lastly, my delegation reaffirms the importance of of respecting its national legislation, especially with regard to CSW · Chair [1:04:21]: cutoff for the Speaker. Thank the distinguished representative of Senegal for her statement and I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein [1:04:32]: Madam Chair, Liechtenstein is proud to have co facilitated this year's agreed conclusion and welcomes its successful adoption on the opening day of CSW 70. Together with our colleagues from Rwanda, we led an open, inclusive and transparent process that sought to accommodate all delegations while trying to build on past agreed conclusions and sparing no efforts to reach consensus. In this regard, we regret that a small number of states sought to challenge previously agreed language, including on long established concepts such as gender. While we work tirelessly to enable the Commission to adopt an outcome without a vote, we do not think that this objective should be misconstrued as giving delegations the option to block the collectively negotiated outcome document. We remain convinced that this year's agreed conclusions reflect the broadest possible agreement among all delegations and are pleased with the overwhelming support the document has received during the vote last Monday. We will continue working constructively with all delegations to further broaden consensus in the coming years in line with our declared objective. The Outcome is a short, succinct and action oriented document that maintains a strong focus on the priority theme. It introduces important forward looking elements including recognition of community based justice actors, digitally enabled justice platforms and an explicit whole of society model for improving women's and girls access to justice. Taken together, the final document represents a meaningful and substantive step forward for the Commission's work on access to justice. Madam Chair, as CSW 70 is coming to a close today, I wish to also take this opportunity to say thanks to my fellow co facilitator Flavia for the amazing teamwork over the last seven weeks, but of course also to you Madam Chair for your outstanding leadership as well as to fellow Bureau members for their support and guidance throughout throughout this session. Muchas Garcia. CSW · Chair [1:06:15]: I thank the distinguished representative of Liechtenstein and I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of China followed by Solomon Island China [1:06:27]: Chair. Thirty years ago at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, all parties sought common ground while shelving differences, forged broad consensus and adopted the landmark Beijing Declaration Platform for Action bdpa. Gender equality has been etched in the agenda of our times, governing the world in its unwavering pursuit of that goal. As a host country, China has always been committed to safeguarding women's legitimate rights and interests, promoting equality between men and women and women's all round development, actively implementing the bdpa, taking concrete actions to advance global governance in the field of women's development, and making China's contribution to the global advancement of women's quality forces. Last October, China successfully hosted the Global Leaders Meeting on Women with the goal to carry forward the spirit of Beijing Conference Governance, collective strengths and injections.