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Human Rights in Haiti

A/RES/49/201No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1995.

What other versions does this mandate have?

7 versions · 1992–1998
This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/52/138
  • 1998A/RES/52/138Human rights in HaitiLatestCompare with previous version
  • 1997A/RES/51/110Human rights in HaitiCompare with previous version
  • 1996A/RES/50/196Human rights in HaitiCompare with previous version
  • 1995A/RES/49/201Human rights in HaitiCompare with previous version
  • 1994A/RES/48/151Human rights in HaitiCompare with previous version

iVersions are identified automatically by matching titles within the same organ (~97% accuracy on a manual audit).

What subjects does this mandate have?

12 topics
Advisory ServicesCooperation Between OrganizationsDemocracyFinancial AssistanceHaitiHaiti QuestionHuman RightsHuman Rights InstitutionsInstitution BuildingInternational ObligationsPolitical ConditionsRecommendations

What does this mandate say?

6 operative paragraphs
1
Expresses its satisfaction at the return of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to Haiti on 15 October 1994 and the re-establishment of constitutional order;
2
Urges the Haitian authorities to continue to promote full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, in conformity with the relevant international covenants in the field of human rights;
3
Requests the Secretary-General, through the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Centre for Human Rights of the Secretariat, to take appropriate steps to ensure financial and human resources for the urgent establishment, in conjunction with the International Civilian Mission to Haiti, of a special programme of assistance to the Government and people of Haiti in their efforts to ensure the observance of human rights;
4
Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights, Mr. Marco Tulio Bruni-Celli, on the situation of human rights in Haiti and the recommendations contained therein;
5
Commends the cooperation between the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States and requests the speedy return to Haiti of all members of the International Civilian Mission to Haiti, with the task of verifying compliance by Haiti with its international human rights obligations, namely, to promote respect for the rights of all Haitians and to contribute to the strengthening of democratic institutions;
6
Decides to continue its consideration of the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Haiti at its fiftieth session, on the basis of information provided by the Commission on Human Rights and the Economic and Social Council.

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