civil society space resolution, we deplore the removal of
general debates in June and call for their reinstatement including with NGO
video statements.
COVID-19 has exacerbated existential threats to civil society and demonstrated the importance of bridging digital divides. We welcome the focus of the resolution on the
Internet, and that the resolution on
digital technologies places a stronger focus on human rights impacts and approach to new technologies.
We also welcome the resolution on
menstrual hygiene management as the first step in addressing deep-rooted stigma and discrimination. However, we are concerned by the increasing number of amendments and attempts to weaken the resolutions on