Language of instruction in Non-Self-Governing Territories

IV. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FOURTH COMMITTEE
329. Language of instruction in Non-Self-Governing Territories

The General Assembly, Recognizing the importance of preserving and developing the languages of the indigenous peoples of the Non-Self-Governing Territories, and Noting the appreciable steps already taken in this connexion by the Administering Members,

1. Invites the Administering Members

(a) To promote the use of the indigenous languages in the Territories under their administration;

(b) To make these languages where and whenever possible the languages of instruction in elementary, primary and secondary schools, without prejudice to the use of any other language;

(c) To include in their reports to the Secretary-General information on the scope and results of such steps;

2. Invites the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to undertake an over-all study of the question, more particularly the measures which might be taken with a view to the speediest use of indigenous languages as vehicles of instruction in schools, taking into consideration the desires of the inhabitants and taking account in such a study of the experience of other States in this matter;

3. Expresses the hope that, in accordance with the obligation accepted under Article 73 d of the Charter, the Administering Members will collaborate with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the conduct of such a study.

263rd plenary meeting,
2 December 1949.
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