RESOLUTION 1993/21 Resolution E93r021 27 July 1993 43rd plenary meeting Positive and full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society and the leadership role of the United Nations therein The Economic and Social Council Recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of the following draft resolution: “Positive and full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society and the leadership role of the United Nations therein “The General Assembly, “Mindful of the pledge made by States, under the Charter of the United Nations, to take action jointly and separately, in cooperation with the United Nations, in order to promote higher standards of living, full employment, and conditions of economic and social progress and development, “Reaffirming the commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, social justice and the dignity and worth of the human person proclaimed in the Charter, “Recalling in particular the international standards of human rights laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “Noting that the rights proclaimed in those instruments should be ensured equally to all individuals without discrimination, “Recalling the provisions safeguarding the rights of women with disabilities in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, “Having regard to the Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons, the Declaration on the Rights of Mentally Retarded Persons, the Declaration on Social Progress and Development, the Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness and for the Improvement of Mental Health Care and other relevant instruments adopted by the General Assembly, “Also having regard to the relevant conventions and recommendations adopted by the International Labour Organisation, with particular reference to participation in employment without discrimination for persons with disabilities, “Mindful of the relevant recommendations and work of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, in particular the World Declaration on Education for All, and of the work of the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund and other concerned organizations, “Recognizing that the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution 37/52 of 3 December 1982, and the definition therein of ‘equalization of opportunities’ reflect the determination of the international community to ensure that the various international instruments and recommendations will be put to practical, concrete and effective use in improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities and their families and communities, “Acknowledging that the objective of the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons 1983-1992 as a means to implement the World Programme of Action is still valid and requires urgent and continued action, “Recalling that the World Programme of Action is based on concepts which are equally valid in developed and developing countries, “Convinced that intensified efforts are needed to achieve the full and equal enjoyment of human rights and full participation and inclusion in society of persons with disabilities, “Recognizing that persons with disabilities, their families and representatives and organizations concerned with the needs of persons with disabilities must be active partners with States in the planning and implementation of all measures affecting their civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, “Recalling Economic and Social Council resolution 1990/26 of 24 May 1990 and reaffirming the detailed enumeration in the World Programme of Action of specific measures required for the attainment of full equality by persons with disabilities, “Reaffirming the commitment of the Commission for Social Development to the provisions and rules set out in the ongoing process of elaborating standard rules on the equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities, “Recognizing the essential role of the United Nations and the Commission for Social Development in providing leadership and positive guidance to encourage worldwide change by equalizing opportunities, promoting independence and ensuring the full inclusion and participation in society of all persons with disabilities, “Seeking to ensure effective implementation of action to promote the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society and to affirm the leadership role of the United Nations in that process, “1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1993/25 Resolution E93r025 27 July 1993 43rd plenary meeting United Nations Research Institute for Social Development The Economic and Social Council, Recognizing the importance of research on social issues for the formulation and implementation of development policies and, in this context, the functions and important contribution of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development, Emphasizing the important role the Institute can play in the preparations for the World Summit for Social Development, to be held at Copenhagen in 1995, Stressing the need to provide the necessary financial and administrative resources to enable the Institute to play its role and to further enhance its capacity to undertake research on critical problems of social development, Having considered the report of the Board of the Institute on its activities during the period 1 November 1991 to 31 October 1992, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1993/3 Resolution E93r003 2 February 1993 2nd plenary meeting Permanent headquarters of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia The Economic and Social Council, Referring to the request submitted by the Government of Lebanon regarding the transfer and hosting of the permanent headquarters of the Commission in Beirut, Referring also to the memorandum of the Government of Iraq, containing a request that the staff of the Commission return to Baghdad by 31 December 1992, failing which the Government would take back the present buildings, but would be prepared to provide other buildings for the same purpose, Referring to the request submitted by the Government of Jordan regarding the transfer and hosting of the permanent headquarters of the Commission in Amman, Referring to the note by the Executive Secretary concerning the permanent headquarters of the Commission, Taking into consideration the need to provide stability for the secretariat of the Commission, which is vital for the performance of the tasks entrusted to it, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1992/25 Resolution E92r025 30 July 1992 41st plenary meeting The role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends The Economic and Social Council, Recalling General Assembly resolution 44/58 of 8 December 1989, particularly paragraph 4, in which the Secretary-General was requested, in consultation with Member States and relevant organizations of the United Nations system, to prepare a report on the status and role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends, Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General on the status and role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends, Recognizing the importance of the policy-oriented research being undertaken by the Centre for Social Development and Humanitarian Affairs of the Secretariat concerning the relevance of cooperatives to the achievement of the social policy objectives set forth in the Guiding Principles for Developmental Social Welfare Policies and Programmes in the Near Future, in the execution of which it acts as focal point within the United Nations system, Bearing in mind that 1995 will mark the centenary of the establishment of the International Cooperative Alliance, Noting with satisfaction the important recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General directed towards ensuring the best possible means of dealing with the issue of cooperatives in the light of their broad significance in contributing to the solution of major economic and social problems, Welcoming the recommendation contained in paragraph 4 (a) of the report of the Secretary-General, and bearing in mind the substantial support shown by Governments and by the international cooperative movement for the idea of observing an international day of cooperatives, Indicating its appreciation to government agencies, national organizations representing cooperatives, specialized agencies and other organizations, especially the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives, for their valuable contribution, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1992/27 Resolution E92r027 30 July 1992 41st plenary meeting Social development The Economic and Social Council, Recalling General Assembly resolution 46/139 of 17 December 1991 and Economic and Social Council decision 1991/230 of 30 May 1991, Welcoming the appointment by the Secretary-General of a Special Representative to assist him in the consultations requested by the Council in decision 1991/230, Bearing in mind the need to involve the appropriate organs, organizations and programmes of the United Nations system, in particular the Commission for Social Development, in the preparations for the proposed world summit for social development, Noting the statement made by the President of the Economic and Social Council at the conclusion of the high-level segment of the Council, on 8 July 1992, that there was broad support for a summit, Having considered the report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the results of the consultations carried out in response to the request made by the Council in decision 1991/230, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1992/39 Resolution E92r039 30 July 1992 41st plenary meeting Review of the conditions necessary for the effective functioning of the Non-Governmental Organizations Unit of the Department of Economic and Social Development The Economic and Social Council, Having regard to Article 71 of the Charter of the United Nations which provides that the Economic and Social Council may make suitable arrangements for consultation with non-governmental organizations which are concerned with matters within its competence, Recalling General Assembly decision 46/431 of 17 December 1991, Bearing in mind Council resolution 1296 (XLIV) of 23 May 1968 containing arrangements for consultation with non-governmental organizations, of which paragraph 43 provides that the Secretariat should be so organized as to enable it to carry out the duties assigned to it concerning the consultative arrangements, Considering the unique role played by the Non-Governmental Organizations Unit of the Department of Economic and Social Development of the Secretariat as the focal point for cooperation between the United Nations and the non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, Considering further the increasing importance of the role and activities of the non-governmental organizations in consultative status, particularly with regard to United Nations conferences and their related preparatory activities, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the review of the conditions necessary for the effective functioning of the Non-Governmental Organizations Unit of the United Nations Secretariat, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1992/9 Resolution E92r009 20 July 1992 32nd plenary meeting Question of a draft declaration on the right and responsibility of individuals, groups and organs of society to promote and protect universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms The Economic and Social Council, Recalling Commission on Human Rights resolution 1992/82 of 5 March 1992, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1991/41 Resolution E91r041 21 June 1991 15th plenary meeting Establishment of regional drug law enforcement countermeasures in the Near and Middle East in the context of socio-economic and cultural development The Economic and Social Council, Recalling and reaffirming Commission on Narcotic Drugs resolution 3 (XXXIII) of 17 February 1989, Recognizing drug law enforcement training as being central to the fight against illicit drugs, Desiring to bring about high-calibre training of drug law enforcement personnel throughout the Near and Middle East, Emphasizing the urgent need for a regionally focused, comprehensive training plan, based on the requirements, concerns, priorities and prevailing socio-economic and cultural conditions of the region, Expressing its appreciation to the Secretariat for the development of the United Nations drug law enforcement training manual, Considering the manual to be a milestone in the field of drug law enforcement and a new international instrument of paramount significance that provides States with a model and a set of guidelines that reflect the best practice, methods and techniques to be pursued, Considering also that the manual will standardize training at an upgraded level, enhance specialized skills and improve operational performance, achieving overall compatibility and greater cooperative drug law enforcement interaction and counteraction, 1. ... Continua