RESOLUTION 1992/55 Resolution E92r055 31 July 1992 42nd plenary meeting Combating aridity, soil erosion, salinity, water-logging, desertification and the effects of drought in South Asia The Economic and Social Council, Recalling its resolution 1991/97 of 26 July 1991, Taking note of the interim note by the Secretary-General on the implementation of Economic and Social Council resolution 1991/97, Stressing that South Asia, one of the most populous regions in the world, contains significant areas subject to aridity, soil erosion, salinity, water-logging, desertification and the effects of drought, which affect the lives of millions of people and the entire environment of the region, Stressing also the importance of the study requested in its resolution 1991/97 in the context of national and international cooperative efforts, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1992/23 Resolution E92r023 30 July 1992 41st plenary meeting Organized crime The Economic and Social Council, Alarmed by the rapid growth and geographical extension of organized crime in its various forms, both nationally and internationally, Concerned about the menace that these developments represent to social stability, economic development, democratic institutions and legitimate business, Aware that the transnational nature of a large portion of the activities of organized crime requires the intensification of technical and scientific cooperation, as indicated on several occasions by the Committee on Crime Prevention and Control, Recognizing the importance of initiatives taken in this area by the Committee, Recalling that the Economic and Social Council, in its resolution 1989/70 of 24 May 1989, called upon Governments, international organizations and interested non-governmental organizations to cooperate with the Committee in promoting international cooperation in combating organized crime, Recalling also that the General Assembly, in its resolution 44/71 of 8 December 1989, requested the Committee to consider ways of strengthening international cooperation in combating organized crime and to submit its views, through the Economic and Social Council, to the General Assembly at its forty-seventh session, Recalling further that the General Assembly, in its resolution 44/72 of 8 December 1989, requested the Eighth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders to propose control measures aimed at eradicating the activities of organized crime, Noting that the Eighth Congress, in its resolution 24, adopted the Guidelines for the prevention and control of organized crime, Noting also that the General Assembly, in its resolution 45/121 of 14 December 1990, welcomed the instruments and resolutions adopted by the Eighth Congress and invited Governments to be guided by them in the formulation of appropriate legislation and policy directives, Noting further that the General Assembly, in the same resolution, endorsed the decision of the Eighth Congress that priority attention should be given to specific practical measures to combat international crime over the forthcoming five-year period, Taking note of the fact that the Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting on Strategies to Deal with Transnational Crime, held at Smolenice, Czechoslovakia, from 27 to 31 May 1991, formulated important recommendations in this area, Taking note also of the fact that the International Seminar on Organized Crime, held at Suzdal, Russian Federation, from 21 to 25 October 1991, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 45/123 of 14 December 1990, formulated practical measures against organized crime, aimed at enhancing the struggle against the different manifestations of organized crime, Reaffirming that priority must be given to the struggle against all activities of organized crime, including money laundering, the infiltration of legitimate business and the corruption of public officials, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1992/24 Resolution E92r024 30 July 1992 41st plenary meeting Preparations for the Ninth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders The Economic and Social Council, Considering that, pursuant to General Assembly resolutions 415 (V), annex, of 1 December 1950 and 46/152, annex, of 18 December 1991, the Ninth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders is to be convened in 1995, Recognizing the significant contributions of the United Nations congresses on the prevention of crime and the treatment of offenders to the promotion and strengthening of international cooperation in crime prevention and criminal justice, Bearing in mind the new role of the congresses stipulated in paragraph 29 of the Statement of Principles and Programme of Action annexed to General Assembly resolution 46/152, Taking note of the note by the Secretary-General on the preparations for the Ninth Congress, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1992/33 Resolution E92r033 30 July 1992 41st plenary meeting Prevention and control of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) The Economic and Social Council, Taking note with appreciation of the report of the Director-General of the World Health Organization on the implementation of the global strategy for the prevention and control of AIDS, 1. ... Continua

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, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1991/58 Resolution E91r058 26 July 1991 31st plenary meeting International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction The Economic and Social Council, Recalling General Assembly resolutions 42/169 of 9 December 1987, 43/202 of 20 December 1988, 44/236 of 22 December 1989 and 45/185 of 21 December 1990, Recalling also its resolution 1989/99 of 26 July 1989, Reaffirming the important responsibility of the United Nations system as a whole for promoting international cooperation in order to address and mitigate natural disasters, provide assistance and coordinate disaster relief, preparedness and prevention, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, Taking note also of the relevant conclusions reached by the Committee for Programme and Coordination at its thirty-first session, in particular those contained in paragraphs 366 to 369 of its report, Noting the particular vulnerability of developing countries to natural disasters, Welcoming the progress made in this area, in particular the first session of the Scientific and Technical Committee of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, held in Bonn from 4 to 8 March 1991, Noting the progress achieved in the working relationship between the secretariat of the Decade, the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Coordinator and the Office of the Director-General for Development and International Economic Cooperation, in accordance with relevant provisions of General Assembly resolution 45/185, and stressing the need to continue to cooperate closely, Noting also the expectations and high interest expressed by Member States in the activities envisaged for the Decade, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1991/59 Resolution E91r059 26 July 1991 31st plenary meeting Fight against the screw-worm infestation The Economic and Social Council, Recalling its resolution 1990/61 of 26 July 1990, in which, inter alia, it recognized the potentially devastating effects of the screw-worm infestation on people, livestock and wildlife and the adverse socio-economic consequences thereof, Recalling also General Assembly resolution 45/207 of 21 December 1990, in which, inter alia, the Assembly urged the international community to give full support to action to eradicate the screw-worm fly, particularly in Africa, and welcomed the support already provided by donors to the collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Fund for Agricultural Development on the eradication programme, Noting with satisfaction the gratifying results of the pilot programme in virtually eradicating the screw-worm menace in the target area and restricting its spread into new areas, Noting that the large-scale programme for the eradication of the screw-worm fly from North Africa, executed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, with the support of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations Development Programme, the affected countries and other donors, is in an advanced stage, as evidenced by the confinement of the parasite to the originally infested zone and the currently low number of cases within this area, Noting also that the objectives of the screw-worm eradication programme are to eliminate economic losses in the livestock sector, to remove an immense threat to the bio-diversity of the continent and to reduce the potential for human suffering through the use of an environmentally sound and sustainable method, namely the Sterile Insect Technique, to eradicate the screw-worm, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1991/66 Resolution E91r066 26 July 1991 32nd plenary meeting Prevention and control of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) The Economic and Social Council, Recalling its resolution 1990/86 of 27 July 1990, General Assembly resolution 45/187 of 21 December 1990, relevant resolutions of the World Health Assembly and other organizations of the United Nations system, the London Declaration on AIDS Prevention, the World Declaration on the Survival, Protection and Development of Children, adopted by the World Summit for Children on 30 September 1990, and the discussions at the Seventh International Conference on AIDS, held at Florence, Italy, in June 1991, Recalling also the resolutions of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the World Health Assembly concerning the need to respect the human rights and dignity of all people affected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), including those who live in their immediate environment, in particular their families, Acknowledging the established leadership of the World Health Organization in mobilizing and coordinating AIDS prevention and control activities, including socio-behavioural and biomedical research, Noting with appreciation the efforts of other organizations of the United Nations system, as well as Governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and the public and private sectors, collaborating in the implementation of the global strategy for the prevention and control of AIDS, Stressing the need to take full advantage of the World Health Organization/United Nations Development Programme Alliance to Combat AIDS and to strengthen its role in facilitating the implementation at the country level of the global strategy for the prevention and control of AIDS, Aware that AIDS can have serious social and economic consequences, particularly in countries with a high incidence of HIV infection and limited public health services and other developmental resources, Reaffirming that the struggle against AIDS should be consistent with and divert neither attention nor resources from other national public health priorities and development goals, Aware that at least eight million to ten million HIV infections have occurred in adults and about one million children world wide, on the basis of which the current projection of the World Health Organization for the year 2000 is that there will be a cumulative total of about forty million HIV infections in men, women and children, Emphasizing that the prevention and control of HIV infection and AIDS for women and children call for the strengthening and improvement of the primary health care system and for educational and other psychological, social and economic support programmes for women, children and families, Concerned about the growing spread of HIV infection in existing areas as well as to new areas of the world, such as South-East Asia, which, if unchecked, could lead to a substantial increase over present estimates in the number of HIV infection and AIDS cases by the year 2000, Also concerned about the growing gap between the resources required for AIDS prevention and control and the funding available, which is insufficient to combat the pandemic, 1. ... Continua