Situation of human rights in Cambodia : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

Welcomes the signature of the memorandum of understanding in Feb. 2002 by the Government of Cambodia and the Office of the High Commissioner; commends the vital role played by non-governmental organizations in Cambodia; acknowledges the ratification by Cambodia of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court; notes with concern the continued problems related to the rule of law and the functioning of the judiciary; also urges the Government of Cambodia to strengthen its efforts to tackle the problems related to land; encourages further efforts by the Government of Cambodia to implement expeditiously and effectively its reform programme; welcomes the progress made by the Government of Cambodia to eradicate anti-personnel landmines; expresses serious concern that the situation of impunity still exists in Cambodia; encourages the Government to work towards free and fair general elections in July 2003; notes with serious concern the prison conditions in Cambodia; expresses grave concern about the continued violations of human rights; urges the Government of Cambodia to combat discrimination in all its manifestations against ethnic minorities and to protect their rights; welcomes the progress made in improving the status of women; commends the Government of Cambodia for its efforts to combat the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS); welcomes the series of efforts made by the Government of Cambodia to combat human trafficking; welcomes the ratification by the Government of Cambodia of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Adopted without vote, 77th plenary meeting

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