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  • Narrower terms: CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS RIGHT OF ASYLUM RIGHT TO PEACE WOMEN'S RIGHTS WORKERS' RIGHTS Related terms: ANIMAL RIGHTS ARBITRARY DETENTION HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT HUMAN RIGHTS INDICATORS HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORING HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS HUMAN SECURITY HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTION HUMANITARIAN STANDARDS MANKIND SOLIDARITY

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          HURC-RACD-CMM UN 121687 · Document · 1973.03.21
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          The Special Committee on Apartheid met this morning in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Statements were made on behalf of the UN Council for Namibia, the Committee of Trustees of the UN Fund for South Africa and the Special Committee of 24 on decolonization, as well as by the Representatives of the Ivory Coast, on behaf of the African Group; Byelorussia on behalf of the Eastern European countries; and the Ukraine, Somalia, Nepal, the Philippines, Guinea, Haiti and New Zealand. The Vice-Chairman of the Special Committee on Apartheid also made a statement at today's annual observance.

          HURC-RACD-CONS UN 105723 · Document · 1968.10.02
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          Argentina today became the twenty-fourth party to ratify or accede to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Dicrimination, which was opened for signature at New York on 7 March 1966. Under the Convention, adopted by the General Assembly on 21 December 1965 (Resolution 2106 (XX)), States which become parties ""condemn racial discrimination and undertake to pursue, by all means appropriate and without delay, a policy of eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and promoting understanding among races." The Convention provides for establishment of machinery to oversee the implementation of its provisions.

          Ambassador Jose Maria Ruda (centre), Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations, depositing the instrument of ratification with Mr. F. Blaine Sloan, Director of the General Legal Division. At right is Mr. Marc Schreiber, Director of the Division of Human Rights.

          HURC-RACD-CONS UN 99945 · Document · 1967.07.14
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          Argentina yesterday became the 59th country to sign the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Dicrimination, opened for signature at UN Headquarters.The Convention provides for the establishment of machinery to oversee the implementation of the provisions of General Assembly Resolution 2106 (XX) of 21 December 1965; which calls upon States to "condemn racial discrimination and undertake to pursue, by all means appropriate and without delay, a policy of eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and promoting understanding among races."
          Seen here is Ambassador Jose Ruda of Argentina, signing the Convention on Racial Discrimination, as Mr. C.A. Stavropoulos, Under-Secretary of Legal Affiars Office, looks on.

          HURC-COVS UN 103124 · Document · 1968.02.19
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          Argentina today signed both International Covenants on Human Rights. It became the nineteenth signatory to the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and twentieth signatory to the Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights. The two Covenants on Human Rights were adopted by the General Assembly on 16 December 1966 in resolution 2200 (XXI). When they come into force, they will require States Parties to implement the rights and freedoms proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Covenants will come into force after 35 countries have deposited instruments of ratification or accession with the Secretary-General.
          Dr.José Maria Ruda, Permanent Representative of Argentina signing the instruments. Standing, from left: Mr. Marc Schreiber, Director Division on Human Rights; Mr. F. Blaine Sloan, Director of General Legal Division and Mr. Rafael Maximo Gowland, First Secretray, Mission of Argentina to the UN.

          HURC-CRT UN 127207 · Document · 1974.12.10
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          Senegal's National Dance Company, a Hungarian gyspy ensemble and a noted pianist form Poland performed at this year's Human Rights Day concert at United Nations Headquarters. The concert, which was held in the General Assembly Hall this evening, marked the twenty-sixth anniversary of the adoption by the Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration was read by Maurice Sonar Senghor, Director of Senegal's National Theatre and a nephew of President Leopold Senghor.
          The Rajko Ensemble, a team of Hungarian players and dancers performing. Each of 35-performers - their average age is 17 - is descended from gypsy musicians, singers, dancers, violinists and violin makers. Among the featured soloists is a seven-year old violin virtuoso.

          HURC-CRT UN 127209 · Document · 1974.12.10
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          Senegal's National Dance Company, a Hungarian gyspy ensemble and a noted pianist form Poland performed at this year's Human Rights Day concert at United Nations Headquarters. The concert, which was held in the General Assembly Hall this evening, marked the twenty-sixth anniversary of the adoption by the Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration was read by Maurice Sonar Senghor, Director of Senegal's National Theatre and a nephew of President Leopold Senghor.
          Members of the Senegalese National Dance Company, which includes a large corps of men and women dancers, singers, musicians and drummers, are seen performing. One of the highlights of the entertainment was "a living, dancing haystack".

          HURC-CRT UN 133087 · Document · 1974.12.10
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          Senegal's National Dance Company, a Hungarian gyspy ensemble and a noted pianist form Poland performed at this year's Human Rights Day concert at United Nations Headquarters. The concert, which was held in the General Assembly Hall this evening, marked the twenty-sixth anniversary of the adoption by the Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration was read by Maurice Sonar Senghor, Director of Senegal's National Theatre and a nephew of President Leopold Senghor.
          The Rajko Ensemble, a team of Hungarian players and dancers performing. Each of 35-performers - their average age is 17 - is descended from gypsy musicians, singers, dancers, violinists and violin makers. Among the featured soloists is a seven-year old violin virtuoso.

          HURC-CRT UN 133088 · Document · 1974.12.10
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          Senegal's National Dance Company, a Hungarian gyspy ensemble and a noted pianist form Poland performed at this year's Human Rights Day concert at United Nations Headquarters. The concert, which was held in the General Assembly Hall this evening, marked the twenty-sixth anniversary of the adoption by the Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration was read by Maurice Sonar Senghor, Director of Senegal's National Theatre and a nephew of President Leopold Senghor.
          The Rajko Ensemble, a team of Hungarian players and dancers performing. Each of 35-performers - their average age is 17 - is descended from gypsy musicians, singers, dancers, violinists and violin makers. Among the featured soloists is a seven-year old violin virtuoso.