The records consist of acknowledgements from governments of the receipt of the certified true copy of the Convention.
The records consist of correspondence with governments with regard to the question of the establishment of national commissions on human rights and of the designation of appropriate institutions to perform certain functions pertaining to the observance of the International Covenants on Civil and Political Rights and on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
The records consist of correspondence with governments with regard to the Draft International Covenants on Human Rights.
The records consist of correspondence with governments with regard to the explanatory paper clarifying the main issues involved in the implementation of the International Covenants on Human Rights prepared by the Secretary-General.
The records consist of correspondence with intergovernmental organizations with regard to the explanatory paper clarifying the main issues involved in the implementation of the International Covenants on Human Rights prepared by the Secretary-General.
The records consist of correspondence with Specialized Agencies with regard to the explanatory paper clarifying the main issues involved in the implementation of the International Covenants on Human Rights prepared by the Secretary-General.
The records consist of a letter from UNESCO and the response from the Secretary-General concerning the adoption of Covenants on Human Rights.
Records contain brief acknowledgements from governments having received communications regarding the work of the Committee on Human Rights. A memorandum by the Assistant Director of the Division of Human Rights summarizes the position of the British Government on the work of the Commission. Letter signed by Eleanor Roosevelt to the UN Secretary General Trygve Lie.
Comments form the governments of New Zealand, India, Sweden, Norway, South Africa, Egypt, Mexico, United Kingdom, Brazil, United States, Australia and Canada on the Draft Covenant on Human Rights.
Comments form the governments of the Philippines, the United Kingdom, Israel, Chile, South Africa, the United States, India, Canada, and Norway on the Draft Covenant on Human Rights and Measures of Implementation adopted by the General Assembly in December 1950.