Programme for the observance of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

XXVII. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE THIRD COMMITTEE
2906. Programme for the observance of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The General Assembly, Recalling that on 10 December 1973 the world community will celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Recalling its resolution 2860 (XXVI) of 20 December 1971, by which it expressed its conviction of the historic significance and enduring value of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations and decided to consider at its twenty-seventh session the question of the preparation of an appropriate programme to observe the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Declaration, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General[1] containing suggestions as to a programme of suitable activities which could be undertaken for this purpose,

1. Reaffirms its adherence to the principles, values and ideals contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;

2. Reiterates the hope that the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights will be celebrated by the world community in a manner befitting the occasion and serving the cause of human rights;

3. Decides to hold a special meeting on 10 December 1973 at which will be launched the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination, as and when approved;

4. Takes note with appreciation of the suggestions presented by the Secretary-General in his report;

5. Requests the Secretary-General:

(a) To transmit his report to Governments, specialized agencies and other intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council for such action as they may wish to undertake in order to give effect to the suggestions contained in the report;

(b) To take the necessary measures for the implementation of those suggestions which fall within the Secretary-General's area of responsibility or which require action by other organs of the United Nations;

(c) To organize as soon as possible seminars on a regional level under the programme of advisory services in the field of human rights with the purpose of studying new ways and means for promoting human rights in the light of the present resolution, with special attention to the problems and needs of the various regions of the world;

(d) To submit to the General Assembly at its twenty-eighth session a progress report on the preparations made and the measures taken in accordance with the present resolution.

2068th plenary meeting
19 October 1972

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[1] A/8820 and Corr. 1.