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The Co-Chairs of the Open Working Group (OWG) of the General Assembly on Sustainable Development Goals have completed their summary report on the work of the Group during its ‘stock-taking phase’. This document will serve as a basis for its work going forward. They will, however, also provide a further document that will act as a framework for the beginning of the negotiating phase.
It is important to review this summary of the work of the Group to date in working to ensure the inclusion of issues of major interest. Some CSOs have already expressed concern at the lack of inclusion of references to gender equality and women’s empowerment, although it does refer to the support of a stand-alone goal on gender equality. Others are concerned at the limitations included on sexual and reproductive health and rights. It is, however, included.
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