Question of the violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in any part of the world, with particular reference to colonial and other dependent countries and territories.

1982/27. Question of the violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in any part of the world, with particular reference to colonial and other dependent countries and territories[1]96

The Commission on Human Rights, Guided by the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,[2]97 Noting that it is imperative for all Member States of the United Nations to fulfil their obligations on the basis of international instruments to promote and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all individuals without distinction of any kind, Recalling General Assembly resolution 36/55 of 25 November 1981, by which the General Assembly proclaimed the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief, Recalling also General Assembly resolution 36/22 of 9 November 1981 on the practice of arbitrary or summary executions, Taking into account resolution 8 (XXXIV) of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, by which the Sub-Commission expressed its profound concern for the perilous situation facing the Baha'is in Iran, and the note by the Secretary-General pursuant to that resolution,[3]98

1. Expresses its deep concern at the continuing reports about grave violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Iran, such as summary and arbitrary executions;

2. Urges the Government of Iran, as a State party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to respect and ensure to all individuals within its territory and subject to its jurisdiction the rights recognized in that Covenant, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, property or other status;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to establish direct contacts with the Government of Iran on the human rights situation prevailing in that country and to continue his efforts to endeavour to ensure that the Baha'is are guaranted full enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-ninth session a report compiled on the basis of all available information, including information on any direct contacts which he may have established with the Government of Iran concerning the general human rights situation prevailing in that country;

5. Invites the Government of Iran to extend its co-operation to the Secretary-General;

6. Decides to keep the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Iran under consideration at its thirty-ninth session.

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[1]96 Adopted at the 59th meeting on 11 March 1982, by a roll-call vote of 19 to 9, with 15 abstentions. See chap. X. [2]97 General Assembly 217 A (III). [3]98 E/CN.4/1517.