Extract from "Le Temps": resignation of O'Rourke, bishop of Danzig.
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 Governements 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.
Alija Izetbegovic, President of Bosnia and Herzegovina (seated seconf from left), addresses correspondents during a press briefing at Vienna Conference Centre to focus on the situation in his country.
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 Governements 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.
Alija Izetbegovic, President of Bosnia and Herzegovina (seated seconf from left), addresses correspondents during a press briefing at Vienna Conference Centre to focus on the situation in his country.
S. Lester's appointment as Danzig High Commissioner; photograph of S. Lester.
Extract from the "Chicago League of Nations Chronicle" on S. Lester's appointment supported by all countries members of the League of Nations Council except Poland.
Extract from the "Irish Press": S. Lester's appointment and new duties as Danzig High Commissioner.
Extract from the "Irish Times" on S. Lester's high abilities as a diplomatist and tasks as mediator in Danzig between the Germans and Poles; about the Polish "Corridor".
Extract from the "Irish Independent": S. Lester and his family preparing for their move from Geneva to Danzig; life and housekeeping in Geneva; S. Lester's wife invited to the opening of a beauty salon in Dublin.
S. Lester's appointment as Danzig High Commissioner; chronology of events on Danzig.