have had a positive impact on their economic empowerment and on overall health indicators, and on women's participation in the labour market. Madam Chair, Despite achievements, we are mindful of the many challenges to creating an integrally pluralistic society, including the enhancement of women's participation in the political sphere. We repose confidence in the outcome of our domestic process of reconciliation, the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission, in further consolidating the hard won peace to the benefit of women and girl children of all communities. In conclusion, Madam Chair, My delegation commends the action taken by the Forum to ensure that the proceedings are carried to a successful conclusion in a manner befitting its high mandate. However, action such as the dissemination within the Forum of information that is anonymous and not attributable to any institution or party, and non-adherence to the guidelines set, are in violation of accepted norms and procedures, and should not be condoned. It would only erode the credibility of the Forum. We urge that due care be exercised to prevent such occurrences in the future. Madam Chair, My delegation remains encouraged by the draft recommendations' outlined for consideration by the Forum in safeguarding the rights of minority women. I also