Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States Between 1 January and 31 December 1994

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Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 121 Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994, published in 2005.

What other versions does this mandate have?

21 versions · 1996–2017

This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/71/267

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
2017	A/RES/71/267	Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994	513	25%Compare
2016	A/RES/70/241	Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994	1,115	42%Compare
2015	A/RES/69/254	Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994	740	42%Compare
2014	A/RES/68/255	Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994	1,114	42%Compare
2013	A/RES/67/242	Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994	983	42%Compare

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

13 reports · 2002–2013

Year	Symbol	Title	Mandate resolution
2013	A/68/579	Second performance report on the budget of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2012-2013 report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/67/242
2012	A/67/594	First performance report on the budget of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2012-2013 report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/66/238
2011	A/66/557	Second performance report on the budget of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2010-2011 report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/65/252
2009	A/64/538	Second performance report of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2008-2009 report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/63/254
2007	A/62/557	Second performance report on the budget of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2006-2007 report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/61/241

What subjects does this mandate have?

19 subjects

Appropriations Budget Performance Capacity Building Criminal Jurisdiction Financial Implications Human Resources Information Dissemination Judicial Assistance Lawyers Legal Aid Programme Budgeting Recruitment Report Preparation Resources Allocation Special Accounts Staff Assessment Staffing Training Programmes Vacancy Management

What’s in this document?

16 operative paragraphs

Takes note of the first performance report of the Secretary-General for the biennium 2004–2005 on the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 19941 and his report on biennial budgeting at the Tribunals;2

Endorses the conclusions and recommendations contained in the report of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions;4

Notes with concern the precarious financial situation of the Tribunal;

Also notes with concern the levels of unpaid assessed contributions, and urges Member States to pay their assessed contributions on time, in full and without conditions;

Further notes with concern the resulting freeze imposed by the Secretariat on the Tribunal and the negative impact it is having on the completion strategy schedule, and requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Tribunal, to submit proposals on ways to ameliorate the staffing situation at the Tribunal in the context of the proposed budget for the biennium 2006–2007;

Requests the Secretary-General to ensure that areas critical to the successful completion of the mandate of the Tribunal, in accordance with the completion strategy, are exempt from any freezes;

Also requests the Secretary-General to make every effort to reduce the vacancy rate and improve staff retention at the Tribunal, including by extending contracts of staff performing functions that are central to the implementation of the completion strategy beyond the period of the current budget;

Further requests the Secretary-General to submit the reports requested in paragraphs 17 and 23 of resolution 58/253 in the context of the proposed budget of the Tribunal for the biennium 2006–2007;

Welcomes the efforts of the Tribunal, in accordance with its statute, to assist the Government of Rwanda in strengthening its judiciary, and requests the Tribunal to increase its capacity-building efforts for the judiciary of Rwanda, including through recruitment of Rwandan legal professionals and training and attachment programmes, in view of the intention to transfer cases for prosecution to Rwanda as from 2005;

Recognizes the importance of carrying out an effective outreach programme within the overall mandate of the Tribunal and its completion strategy, and requests the Tribunal, in accordance with its mandate, to develop and implement outreach programmes that are proactive, utilizing available resources optimally, and that contribute to the reconciliation process by effectively developing an increased understanding of its work among Rwandans;

Requests the Secretary-General to report on the outreach programme of the Tribunal and on future measures to ensure the smooth transfer of cases to national jurisdiction in the context of the proposed budget of the Tribunal for the biennium 2006–2007;

Decides to approve the proposed post and non-post resources for the Investigations Division for 2005;

Decides also on a revised appropriation to the Special Account for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994 of a total amount of 255,909,500 United States dollars gross (231,506,500 dollars net) for the biennium 2004–2005;

Decides further, for the year 2005, to apportion among Member States, in accordance with the scale of assessments applicable to the regular budget of the United Nations for the year, the amount of 69,123,700 dollars gross (62,434,375 dollars net), including 10,292,650 dollars gross (9,115,500 dollars net), being the increase in assessments;

Decides, for the year 2005, to apportion among Member States, in accordance with the rates of assessment applicable to peacekeeping operations for the year, the amount of 69,123,700 dollars gross (62,434,375 dollars net), including 10,292,650 dollars gross (9,115,500 dollars net), being the increase in assessments;

Decides also that, in accordance with the provisions of its resolution 973 (X) of 15 December 1955, there shall be set off against the apportionment among Member States, as provided for in paragraphs 14 and 15 above, their respective share in the Tax Equalization Fund in the amount of 13,378,650 dollars, including 2,354,300 dollars, being the increase in the estimated staff assessment income approved for the Tribunal for the biennium 2004–2005.

Annex I

Financing for the biennium 2004–2005 of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994

Gross | Net | (United States dollars) | 1. Initial appropriation for the biennium 2004–2005 (resolution 58/253) | 235 324 200 | 213 275 500 | Add: | 2. Proposed changes for the biennium 2004–2005 (A/59/549) | 25 647 300 | 23 293 000 | Less: | 3. One-time adjustment reflecting projected savings for 2004 (A/59/549) | (5 062 000) | (5 062 000) | 4. Proposed revised appropriation for the biennium 2004–2005 | 255 909 500 | 231 506 500 | 5. Assessment for 2004 | (117 662 100) | (106 637 750) | 6. Balance to be assessed for 2005 | 138 247 400 | 124 868 750 | Of which: | 7. Contributions assessed on Member States in accordance with the scale of assessments applicable to the regular budget of the United Nations for 2005 | 69 123 700 | 62 434 375 | 8. Contributions assessed on Member States in accordance with the rates of assessment applicable to peacekeeping operations of the United Nations for 2005 | 69 123 700 | 62 434 375

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