Showing 75 results

The UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, which is now holding its 12th session, today continued consideration of the report on discrimination in religious matters prepared by Dr. Arcot Krishnaswami, of India. At the afternoon meeting, the Sub-Commission heard a statement on discrimination against women, by Mrs. Marie-Helene Lefaucheux (France), a representative of the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Here, shortly before the meeting got under way, Mrs. Lefaucheux (centre) is seen discussing a document with Mrs. S. Grinberg-Vinaver (left), Chief of the UN Section on the Status of Women. Looking on at right is Mrs. Rose Parsons (USA), Vice-president of the International Council of Women.

Miss Mary Proctor, of UNESCO, and Mr. Elie Zmirou, of the International Labour Organisation, photographed in the conference room as they awaited the opening of this morning's meetiing of the United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities.

Mr. Harnan Santa Cruz (Chile), Special Rapporteur of the United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, photographed at his desk in the conference room shortly before this morning's meeting of the Subcommission.
The Sub-Commission resumed its chapter-by-chapter review of the special rapporteur's draft report on discrimination in the matter of political rights.

The United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities this morning resumed its chapter-by-chapter review of the special rapporteur's draft report on discrimination in the matter of political rights.
Seen here exchanging views in the conference room before this morning's meeting opened are Mr. Jose D. Ingles (right), of the Philippines, Chairman; and Mr. C. Richard Hiscocks, of the United Kingdom.

During a meeting of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities (from left) Vice-Chairman Mr. Arcot Krishnaswani (India), Chairman Mr. Jose D. Inglrd (Philippines), and Rapporteur Mr. Voiho Saario (Finland).

The UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities this morning began reviewing the last chapter of the report on discrimination in the matter of political rights.
Seen here are (from left) Deputy Director of the Division of Human Rights Mr. Egon Schwelb, Mr. Jose D. Ingles (Philippines), Chairman of the Sub-Commission, Mr. Edward Lawson, Secretary of the Sub-Commission, Mr. Hernan Santa Cruz (Chile), Special Rapporteur, and Mr. Voitto Saario (Finland), Rapporteur.

Opening its 14th session, the UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities this morning reelected Jose D. Ingles (Philippines) as Chairman and Vieno Voitto Saario (Finland) as Rapporteur. Election of the Vice-Chairman was postponed. In addition, the Sub-Commission adopted a 10-item agenda.
Conversing prior to the meeting are (left to right): Mr. John P. Humphrey, Sub-Commission Secretary who is also Director of the UN Division of Human Rights; Mr. C. Richards Hiscocks (United Kingdom); and Mr. Jose D. Ingles (Philippines), Chairman of the Sub-Commission.

Opening its 14th session, the UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities this morning reelected Jose D. Ingles (Philippines) as Chairman and Vieno Voitto Saario (Finland) as Rapporteur. Election of the Vice-Chairman was postponed. In addition, the Sub-Commission adopted a 10-item agenda.
Mr. Enrique Rodriguez-Fabregat (left) of Uruguay examining a document with Mr. Mohamed Yousef Mudawi (Sudan), prior to the meeting.

Opening its 14th session, the UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities this morning reelected Jose D. Ingles (Philippines) as Chairman and Vieno Voitto Saario (Finland) as Rapporteur. Election of the Vice-Chairman was postponed. In addition, the Sub-Commission adopted a 10-item agenda.
Mr. Charles D. Ammoun (left) of lebanon, conversing with Mr. Mohamed Yousef Mudawi (Sudan), prior to the meeting.

The UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities was asked this morning to assume responability for outlining a program of action designed to "wipe out the last remnants of discrimination" in the field of political rights. The request was made by Hernan Santa Cruz (Chile), the Sub-Commission's Rapporteur in this field, in introduction his final report on a study of discrimination relating to political rights.

Mr. Hernan Santa Cruz (Chile) (right, at table) is seen addressing the Sub-Commission. At left is Mr. Jose D. Ingles (Philippines), Chairman; and in the centre is Committee Secretary, Edward Lawson, of the Un Division of Human Rights.