RESOLUTION 1992/13
Resolution E92r013
30 July 1992
40th plenary meeting
Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination
The Economic and Social Council,
Recalling its resolution 1991/2 of 29 May 1991,
Reaffirming the purpose set forth in the Charter of the United Nations of achieving international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian
character and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion,
Recalling the proclamation by the General Assembly, in its resolution 38/14 of 22 November 1983, of the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination,
Recalling also the Programme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination, approved by the General Assembly in its resolution 38/14 and contained in the annex thereto,
to achieve the objectives of the Second Decade,
Reaffirming the plan of activities for the period 1990-1993, to be implemented by the Secretary-General in accordance with General Assembly resolution 42/47 of 30 November 1987, to which it is
annexed, and recalling the activities that were proposed for the period 1985-1989,
Conscious of the responsibility conferred upon it by the General Assembly for coordinating and, in particular, evaluating the activities undertaken in the implementation of the Programme of Action
for the Second Decade,
Bearing in mind, in particular, its mandate under General Assembly resolution 41/94 of 4 December 1986 to submit to the Assembly, during the period of the Second Decade, annual reports on the
activities undertaken or contemplated to achieve the objectives of the Second Decade,
Having examined the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Programme of Action for the Second Decade,
Noting that, despite the efforts of the international community, the principal objectives of the first Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination and the first years of the Second
Decade have not been attained, and that millions of human beings continue to be victims of varied forms of racism, racial discrimination and apartheid,
Emphasizing that it continues to be the responsibility of the Government of South Africa to take all necessary measures to stop immediately the violence in that country and protect the life and
property of all South Africans,
Emphasizing also the need for all parties to cooperate in combating violence and to exercise restraint,
Bearing in mind the Declaration on Apartheid and its Destructive Consequences in Southern Africa, adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution S-16/1 of 14 December 1989 and contained in the
annex thereto,
Convinced that international pressure exerted by the United Nations, Governments, individual citizens and organizations has had and continues to have a significant impact on developments in South
Africa,
Deeply concerned about the prevalence of racism and racial tensions as well as the rising tide of xenophobia,
Stressing the need to continue the coordination of activities undertaken by various United Nations bodies and specialized agencies for the purpose of implementing the Programme of Action for the
Second Decade,
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