25 May 1990

14th Plenary Meeting

1990/47. Developments relevant to the activities of the Centre for Human Rights

The Economic and Social Council,

Recalling General Assembly resolution 44/135 of 15 December 1989 and Commission on Human Rights resolutions 1989/46 of 6 March 1989 and 1990/25 of 27 February 1990,

Considering that the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms is one of the basic aims of the United Nations according to the Charter of the United Nations and an issue of the utmost importance for the Organization,

Recognizing that the work-load of the Centre for Human Rights has increased rapidly in recent years,

1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on the situation and developments regarding the logistical and human resources support for the activities of the Centre for Human Rights, in particular the conclusion that the work-load of the Centre has increased, while resources have failed to keep pace with the increase in its responsibilities;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to include in the proposed programme budget for the biennium 1992-1993, programme and resource proposals for long-term solutions of the problems posed by this situation, taking also into account the proposals contained in the report of the Task Force on Computerization, as well as in the study carried out by an independent expert on effective implementation of international instruments on human rights;

3. Further requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its forty-fifth session a brief report on actions taken in 1990 and those planned for 1991, as interim solutions of these problems;

4. Decides to refer the report of the Secretary-General to the General Assembly at its forty-fifth session, the Commission on Human Rights at its forty-seventh session and the persons chairing human rights treaty bodies at their next meeting, for consideration.