Situation of human rights in Romania.
- Author: UN Commission on Human Rights (47th sess. : 1991 : Geneva)
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Date:
6 March 1991
1991/69. Situation of human rights in Romania
The Commission on Human Rights, Guided by the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Reaffirming that the Governments of all Member States have an obligation to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms and to fulfil the obligations they have undertaken under the relevant international instruments, Recalling its resolution 1989/75 of 9 March 1989, by which it decided to appoint a special rapporteur with the mandate to examine the human rights situation in Romania, and its resolution 1990/50 of 6 March 1990 by which his mandate was extended for a further year, Recognizing the need to continue to promote a climate favourable to the establishment of a social order based on full respect for human rights in Romania, Welcoming the positive attitude of the Government of Romania towards the Special Rapporteur and its willingness to continue to cooperate with him, Convinced that the continued services of the Special Rapporteur will be of benefit to the Government and people of Romania during the present period of transition towards full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Romania,1. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Special Rapporteur (E/CN.4/1991/30);
2. Takes note of the fact that, despite regrettable lapses, respect for human rights is in general continuing to improve in Romania;
3. Recommends that the Romanian authorities continue their action to ensure that human rights in all their aspects are respected in their country, both de jure and de facto, and pay particular attention to the points raised in the report of the Special Rapporteur;
4. Also recommends that the Romanian authorities consider the possibility of continuing to use the United Nations voluntary fund for advisory services and technical assistance, as suggested by the Special Rapporteur in his report;
5. Decides to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for a further year;
6. Requests the Special Rapporteur to report to the Commission on Human Rights at its forty-eighth session;
7. Takes note with appreciation of the readiness of the Government of Romania to cooperate with the Commission and its Special Rapporteur;
8. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide all necessary assistance to the Special Rapporteur to enable him to carry out his mandate in the best possible conditions;
9. Decides to continue its consideration of the human rights situation in Romania at its forty-eighth session.
54th meeting6 March 1991
[Adopted without a vote. See chap. XII.]
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