The Conference focused on a wide range of human rights issues. With the adoption of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, the Conference called on Governments to promote and guarantee all human rights and made recommendations to strengthen the methods and mechanisms used by the United Nations in the field of human rights. The Conference was the first of its kind in 25 years and included 171 Members States and 1,000 non-governmental organizations.
A view of Japan's delegation during a Drafting Committee meeting.
Large maps of Japan and "The Pacific Theatre". Smaller maps of islands.
Esso MarketersThe Japanese Government's Consent with the proposed Resolution of the "Heimeimaru" Issue as well as the Italian Government's Consent with Internment in Italy of fit for Military Service Turkish Prisoners of War.
Telegram from the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Information that Detention Issue is under Discussion by the Greek and Japanese Governments - Communication of the ICRC.
Communication from the ICRC on proposed Replacement in Athens of Mr. Schlemmer with Mr. Wintergerst to deal with the "Heimei-maru" Issue.
Communication from the ICRC regarding the Question to what Port in Italy the able-bodied Turkish Prisoners of War from the Japanese Vessel "Heimeimaru" should be sent.
Communication from the ICRC Stating that no Reply has yet been received from the Italian Government regarding the Internment of the Turkish Prisoners of War from the Japanese Vessel "Heimeimaru" - Telegram on the Arrival in Constantinople of 295 Turkish Prisoners of War.