Effective action against mass and flagrant violations of human rights.

Publisher	UN General Assembly
Author	UN General Assembly (34th sess. : 1979-1980)
Publication Date	17 December 1979
Citation / Document Symbol	A/RES/34/175
Reference	34
Cite as	UN General Assembly, Effective action against mass and flagrant violations of human rights., 17 December 1979, A/RES/34/175, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3b00f0f22c.html [accessed 17 September 2023]

34. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE THIRD COMMITTEE
175. Effective action against mass and flagrant violations of human rights

The General Assembly,

Mindful of the importance given in the Charter of the United Nations to promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion,

Recognizing that, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,[1] the ideal of free human beings enjoying civil and political freedom and freedom from fear and want can be achieved only if conditions are created whereby everybody may enjoy his civil and political rights as well as his economic, social and cultural rights,

Conscious of the responsibility of the United Nations, expressed inter alia in General Assembly resolution 32/ 130 of 16 December 1977, in dealing with situations of mass and flagrant violations of human rights,

Believing that disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind,

Recalling the statements made at the current session of the General Assembly by representatives of countries which have recently experienced mass and flagrant violations of human rights,

1. Expresses satisfaction that during the current year several situations of mass and flagrant violations of human rights have ceased, though many serious situations remain to be resolved;

2. Notes with appreciation the assistance being offered by the Secretary-General and by various United Nations bodies to countries which have recently experienced situations of mass and flagrant violations of human rights;

3. Reaffirms that mass and flagrant violations of human rights are of special concern to the United Nations;

4. Urges the appropriate United Nations bodies, within their mandates, particularly the Commission on Human Rights, to take timely and effective action in existing and future cases of mass and flagrant violations of human rights;

5. Stresses the important role that the Secretary-General can play in situations of mass and flagrant violations of human rights.

106th plenary meeting
17 December 1979

[1] Resolution 217 A (III).

Effective action against mass and flagrant violations of human rights.

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