14 December 1981

New international humanitarian order

The General Assembly,

Noting with interest the proposal for the promotion of a new international humanitarian order,

Recognizing the importance of further improving a comprehensive international framework which takes fully into account existing instruments relating to humanitarian questions as well as the need for addressing those aspects which are not yet adequately covered,

Bearing in mind that institutional arrangements and action of governmental and non-governmental bodies might need to be further strengthened to respond effectively in situations requiring humanitarian action,

1. Requests the Secretary-General to seek the views of Governments on the proposal for the promotion of a new international humanitarian order;

2. Decides to consider the question at its thirty-seventh session on the basis of the report of the Secretary-General.