Status of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid.

  • Author: UN General Assembly (31st sess. : 1976)
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  • Date:
    13 December 1976

31. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE THIRD COMMITTEE*
80. Status of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid

The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 3068 (XXVIII) of 30 November 1973, by which it adopted and opened for signature and ratification the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid, and its resolution 3380 (XXX) of 10 November 1975, Expressing its appreciation to those States which have become parties to the Convention, Convinced that ratification of or accession to the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid on a universal basis and implementation of its provisions are necessary for the achievement of the goals of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination, Reiterating its firm conviction that apartheid constitutes a total negation of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and is a crime against humanity seriously disturbing international peace and security, Underlining Security Council resolution 392 (1976) of 19 June 1976, in which the Council condemned the Government of South Africa for its resort to massive violence against and killings of the African people, including schoolchildren and students and others opposing racial discrimination, Noting that the legitimate struggle of the oppressed African peoples against apartheid demands all necessary assistance by the international community,

1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on the status of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid;[1]

2. Welcomes the entry into force on 18 July 1976 of the above-mentioned Convention;

3. Appeals to all States which have not yet become parties to the Convention to accede thereto;

4. Invites the Chairman of the thirty-third session of the Commission on Human Rights to appoint a group consisting of three members of the Commission as provided for by article IX of the Convention;

5. Invites the Commission on Human Rights to undertake the functions set out in article X of the Convention, in particular to prepare a list of individuals, organizations, institutions and representatives of States which are alleged to be responsible for the crimes enumerated in article II of the Convention;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to include in his next annual report under General Assembly resolution 3380 (XXX) a special part concerning the implementation of the Convention;

7. Decides to consider annually, starting with its thirty-second session, the question entitled "Status of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid".

97th plenary meeting
13 December 1976


[1] A/31/209.
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