23rd plenary meeting

4 May 1982

Women and children refugees

The Economic and Social Council,

Considering the agony and suffering of the Kampuchean refugees in South-East Asia,

Considering the special problems of women refugees, particularly with regard to physical safety,

1. Expresses grave concern at the plight of Kampuchean women and children, including the many thousands who have been forced to flee to other countries as refugees;

2. Calls upon the international community to continue to share the burden of assisting refugees and displaced persons from Kampuchea.