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Colombo Declaration of the 15th SAARC Summit
Introduction
Regional cooperation
A Partnership for Growth for the Peoples of South Asia
Energy
Environment
Water Resources
Poverty Alleviation
SAARC Development Fund (SDF)
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development
Science and Technology
Tourism
Culture
SAFTA and Trade Facilitation
Trade in Services
SAARC Social Charter
Women and Children
Education
Combating Terrorism
Joint Positions
Observers
Sixteenth Summit
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Women and Children

32. The Heads of State or Government noted with satisfaction the increased cooperation in the region towards achieving the all important goal of bringing women fully into the mainstream of development, on the basis of gender equality. They called for focused attention on women’s economic empowerment and skills development, while addressing key health issues and violence against women. The Leaders directed to work for a regional cooperation for the elimination of all forms of discrimination and abuse against women in general and widows in particular and guarantee their rights to live in the society in a dignified manner.