Textes adoptés le 21.11.91 1.Sauver la planète Résolution sur le document “Sauver la planète” (B3-1809/91) 2.Situation au Zaïre Résolution sur la situation au Zaïre (remplace les B3-1805, 1837, 1846, 1864, 1872 et 1874/91) ... 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

Textes adoptés par le Parlement Européen le 11.7.91 Situation en Algérie Non-respect des résolutions de l’ONU par l’Irak Rachat éventuel d’ICI Droits de l’homme a) les meurtres d’enfants des rues au Brésil b) le Gabon c) la prise d’otages par des militants cachemiriens d)la libération de Mario Chanes, le plus ancien prisonnier politique du monde e)l’introduction de la “Sharia” (loi islamique) au Pakistan f) violations massives et continues des droits de l’homme en Birmanie (Myanmar) 5. ... Continua

Siamo ecologisti, federalisti, antinazionalisti SOMMARIO: Inedite e tremende minacce incombono sul mondo: l’effetto serra, la desertificazione, la fame, l’inquinamento irreversibile di aria, acqua e terra, il crimine internazionale. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1990/63 Member Name E90r063 26 July 1990 36th Plenary Meeting 1990/63. Assistance in cases of natural disasters and other disaster situations: Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator The Economic and Social Council, Recalling General Assembly resolutions 2816 (XXVI) of 14 December 1971, 3243 (XXIX) of 29 November 1974, 36/225 of 17 December 1981, 38/202 of 20 December 1983 and other relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council related to the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator, Bearing in mind General Assembly resolution 44/236 of 22 December 1989, by which the Assembly proclaimed the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction and, in paragraph 5 of the annex to the resolution, requested the Secretary-General to provide the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator with adequate means to enable it to discharge its specific responsibilities and functions in disaster prevention and preparedness, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 2816 (XXVI), Deeply concerned about the additional economic burden placed on the developing countries by the increasing number of natural disasters and other disaster situations and in overcoming the long-term consequences of those disasters, Recognizing the contribution made by the United Nations system to relieve the suffering of the victims and to provide humanitarian relief in natural disasters and other disaster situations, Noting with appreciation the effective response of the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator to recent major disasters, Expressing appreciation for the contribution made by the donor community, including Governments and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, in supporting international relief operations, Recognizing that the shortage of resources has been one of the major constraints on the response of the United Nations to disaster situations and that continued efforts will be required from the international community to provide both funds and assistance in kind to ensure such an effective response by the United Nations to disaster situations, Reaffirming that the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator is, within the United Nations system, the focal point for disaster matters and therefore should be provided by the donor community, the United Nations and the other organizations of the United Nations system with the support necessary for it to discharge its responsibilities in the area of disaster relief and mitigation, Reaffirming also that the primary responsibility for the administration of disaster relief operations and for disaster preparedness lies with the Governments of the affected countries and recognizing that available resources and efforts are being devoted by the Governments of those countries to the alleviation of disaster-related problems, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1990/1 member name E90R001 9 February 1990 4th plenary meeting 1990/1.emergency assistance to samoa, american samoa, niue, tokelau,Tonga, Tuvalu, and Wallis and Futuna The Economic and Social Council, Deeply concerned at the devastation caused to Samoa, American Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Wallis and Futuna by cyclone “Ofa” from 2 to 6 February 1990, which resulted in loss of life, destruction of housing and extensive damage to economic and social infrastructure, as well as to agricultural, transport and industrial sectors, Recalling General Assembly resolution 44/236 of 22 December 1989, by which it proclaimed the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, beginning on 1 January 1990, Recalling also General Assembly resolution 43/189 of 20 December 1988 on specific measures in favour of island developing countries, Recalling further that Samoa and Tuvalu have been designated by the General Assembly as least developed countries, Conscious of the efforts of the Governments concerned and the peoples of Samoa, American Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Wallis and Futuna to save lives and alleviate the sufferings of the victims of cyclone “Ofa”, Noting the enormous effort that will be required to alleviate the grave situation caused by this natural disaster, Conscious also of the prompt response being made by Governments, the bodies and organizations of the United Nations system, international and regional agencies, non-governmental organizations and private individuals to provide relief to the affected countries and territories, Recognizing that the magnitude of the disaster and its medium-term and long-term effects will require, as a complement to the efforts being made by the Governments concerned and the peoples of the affected countries and territories, a demonstration of international solidarity and humanitarian concern to ensure broad multilateral co-operation in meeting the immediate emergency situation in the affected areas and to initiate the process of reconstruction, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1989/99 Member Name E89r099 26 July 1989 35th plenary meeting International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction The Economic and Social Council, Considering that natural disasters have adversely affected the lives of a great number of people and caused considerable damage to infrastructure and property world wide, especially in developing countries, Recognizing the important responsibility of the United Nations system as a whole for promoting international co-operation in mitigating natural disasters, providing assistance and co-ordinating disaster relief, preparedness and prevention, Recalling General Assembly resolution 42/169 of 11 December 1987, by which the Assembly decided to designate the 1990s as a decade in which the international community, under the auspices of the United Nations, would pay special attention to fostering international co-operation in the field of natural disaster reduction, Bearing in mind paragraph 5 of General Assembly resolution 42/169, in which the Assembly requested the Secretary-General, in co-operation with the appropriate organizations of the United Nations system and relevant scientific, technical, academic and non-governmental organizations, to develop an appropriate framework for attaining the objective and goals of the Decade and to submit a report thereon to the Assembly at its forty-fourth session through the Economic and Social Council, Recalling also General Assembly resolution 43/202 of 20 December 1988, in which the Assembly reiterated its request to the Secretary-General to develop an appropriate framework for action at all levels for attaining the objective and goals of the Decade, Recalling further Economic and Social Council resolution 1988/51 of 26 July 1988 on assistance in cases of natural disaster and other disaster situations, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1989/1 Member Name E89R001 10 May 1989 8th plenary meeting Emergency assistance to Democratic Yemen The Economic and Social Council, Deeply concerned at the extensive and unprecedented damage and devastation in Democratic Yemen caused by torrential rain and floods in March and April 1989, Extremely concerned about the destruction of thousands of dwellings and widespread disruption of the country’s infrastructure, in particular roads, water supplies, electricity supplies, communication systems, health centres, schools and other public services, Considering that many thousands of hectares of cultivated land were inundated and hundreds of villages have completely disappeared, leaving tens of thousands of people without shelter or food, Noting that a detailed assessment of the extent and nature of the damage caused is being prepared by the Government of Democratic Yemen with the assistance of the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator, Noting the efforts made by the Government of Democratic Yemen to provide promptly adequate food and shelter for those affected by the floods and to undertake rehabilitation and reconstruction programmes in response to the devastation caused by the floods, Considering that Democratic Yemen, as one of the least developed countries, is unable to sustain the mounting burden of providing adequate food and shelter for the large number of people who need them, Reaffirming the need for the international community to respond fully to requests for emergency humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation and reconstruction assistance for Democratic Yemen, Noting with appreciation the support provided by various countries and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to emergency relief operations, 1. ... Continua