National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2005
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SymbolA/RES/60/154
TitleNational institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
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Summary
Reaffirms the importance of the development of effective, independent and pluralistic national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights; reiterates the continued importance of the Paris Principles and encourages Member States to establish effective, independent and pluralistic national institutions; reaffirms the role of national institutions, where they exist, as appropriate agencies, inter alia, for the dissemination of human rights materials and other public information activities, including those of the UN; urges the Secretary-General to continue to give high priority to requests from Member States for assistance in the establishment and strengthening of national human rights institutions as part of the UN Programme of Advisory Services and Technical Assistance in the Field of Human Rights; requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide the necessary assistance for holding meetings of the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions during the sessions of the Commission on Human Rights; requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide, including from the UN Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights, the necessary assistance for holding international and regional meetings of national institutions; requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its 62nd session on the implementation of the present resolution.
Action note2005-12-16
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 64th plenary meeting
DraftA/C.3/60/L.33/Rev.1
Committee reportA/60/509/Add.2
Meeting record
A/60/PV.64
Agenda information
A/60/251 71b Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT
A/60/251 71b[1] HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT--INSTITUTION BUILDING
A/60/251 71b[1] HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT--INSTITUTION BUILDING
Date[New York] : UN, 23 Feb. 2006
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4 p.
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Issued in GAOR, 60th sess., Suppl. no. 49.