The role of youth in the promotion and protection of human rights, including the question of conscientious objection to military service The question of conscientious objection to military service

UN Commission on Human Rights, The role of youth in the promotion and protection of human rights, including the question of conscientious objection to military service The question of conscientious objection to military service, E/CN.4/RES/40(XXXVII), 12 March 1981, https://www.refworld.org/legal/resolution/unchr/1981/en/7195 [accessed 17 February 2025]
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40 (XXXVII). The role of youth in the promotion and protection of human rights, including the question of conscientious objection to military service
The question of conscientious objection to military service[1]85

The Commission on Human Rights, Recalling General Assembly resolution 33/165 of 20 December 1978, Recalling its resolution 38 (XXXVI) of 12 March 1980, Noting the important role youth may play in the furtherance of peace and the promotion of human rights, Aware of the need for a better understanding of the circumstances under which military service may be objected to on the grounds of conscience,

1. Welcomes the replies of Governments in response to the Secretary-General's requests for information on national legislation and other measures and practices relating to conscientious objection to military service and alternative service;

2. Requests the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities to study the question of conscientious objection to military service in general, and in particular the implementation of General Assembly resolution 33/165 of 20 December 1978, with a view to making recommendations to the Commission on Human Rights.


[1]85 Adopted at the 1640th meeting, on 12 March 1981, by 25 votes to 3, with 12 abstentions. See chap. XVI.
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