Racial discrimination in Non-Self-Governing Territories

XIII. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FOURTH COMMITTEE
1328. Racial discrimination in Non-Self-Governing Territories

The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 644 (VII) of 10 December 1952 inviting the Members responsible for the administration of Non-Self-Governing Territories to abolish discriminatory laws and practices in those Territories, Noting the need for providing more adequate information on human rights, Noting further that the progress made in certain Territories towards the removal of practices and the abolition of laws based on racial grounds has been limited, Having regard to the fundamental importance of race relations particularly under modern conditions, for the attainment of the objectives of Chapter XI of the Charter of the United Nations, Recognizing the necessity of intensifying the promotion and encouragement of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, regardless of race, sex, language or religion,

1. Reaffirms its resolution 644 (VII), and draws the particular attention of the Administering Members to the recommendation contained in paragraph 2 thereof concerning the examination of existing discriminatory laws, statutes and ordinances, and their application, with a view to the abolition of any such discriminatory provisions and practices;

2. Urges all Members responsible for the administration of Non-Self-Governing Territories to pay special and constant attention in the future to the implementation of the terms of its resolution 644 (VII);

3. Invites the Administering Members to include in the annual reports submitted under Article 73 e of the Charter of the United Nations information on the measures taken by them for the implementation of the present resolution.

789th plenary meeting,
12 December 1958.