Advisory services in the field of human rights

Publisher UN General Assembly
Author UN General Assembly
Publication Date 15 December 1969
Citation / Document Symbol A/RES/2585
Reference Twenty-fourth Session
Cite as UN General Assembly, Advisory services in the field of human rights, 15 December 1969, A/RES/2585, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3b00f04754.html [accessed 17 September 2023]

XXIV. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE THIRD COMMITTEE
2585. Advisory services in the field of human rights

The General Assembly,

Noting the section of the report of the Economic and Social Council relating to the advisory services in the field of human rights,[1]

Taking note of the international Seminar on Special Problems Relating to Human Rights in Developing Countries, held at Nicosia from 26 June to 9 July 1969, the regional Seminar on the Effects of Scientific and Technological Developments on the Status of Women, held at Iasi from 5 to 18 August 1969, and the regional Seminar on the Establishment of Regional Commissions on Human Rights with special reference to Africa, held at Cairo from 2 to 15 September 1969,

Welcoming the interest shown by Governments in the United Nations activities concerning seminars in the field of human rights,

Acknowledging the important role of regional and international seminars in the promotion of human rights,

1. Expresses its appreciation to the Governments of Cyprus, Romania and the United Arab Republic for their offers to act as the host countries for the seminars, their co-operation with the United Nations, which ensured the success of these seminars, and for the generous hospitality extended to all participants;

2. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General and his assistants for the able organization of the seminars held in 1969;

3. Invites the competent United Nations organs, the specialized agencies concerned and the regional intergovernmental organizations to take into account, as appropriate, the discussions and recommendations of the seminars mentioned above;

4. Expresses the hope that the United Nations, in co-operation with Governments, will continue to promote its activities in this field.

1834th plenary meeting,
15 December 1969.



[1] Official Records of the General Assembly, Twenty-fourth Session, Supplement No. 3 (A/7603 and Corr.1), chapter IX, section L.

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