Statement / submitted by International Council of Women, International Federation of Business and Professional Women, Soroptimist International, Zonta International, non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, category I, ; Italian Centre of Solidarity, Socialist International Women (SIW), World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, category II ; and International Inner Wheel and International Round Table for the Advancement of Councelling (IRTAC), non-governmental organizations on the roster.