Status of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

32. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE THIRD COMMITTEE
11. Status of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General[1] on the status of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination;[2]

2. Expresses its satisfaction, with the increase in the number of States which have ratified the Convention or acceded thereto;

3. Reaffirms once again its conviction that ratification of or accession to the Convention on a universal basis and implementation of its provisions are necessary for the realization of the objectives of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination;

4. Appeals to States which have not yet become parties to the Convention to ratify it or accede thereto;

5. Appeals to States parties to the Convention to study the possibility of making the declaration provided for in article 14 of the Convention;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to submit to the General Assembly annual reports concerning the status of the Convention, in accordance with Assembly resolution 2106 A (XX) of 21 December 1965.