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HURC-PRM UN 64247 · Document · 1960.01.18
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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, Dr. Krishnaswami is seen discussing a document with Mrs. Lefaucheux (centre); and Mrs. S. Grinberg-Vinaver, Chief of the UN Section on the Status of Women. Dr. Krishnaswami, in addition to being Special Rapporteur for the study of discrimination in the matter of religious rights and practices, was elected Vice-Chairman of this session of the Sub-Commission.

HURC-PRM UN 64167 · Document · 1960.01.14
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The UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, which is now holding its 12th session, this morning continued discussion of the report on discrimination in religious matters prepared by Dr. Arcot Krishnaswani, of India.
Here, two of the participants in the current session, Mrs. Zoya Vasilevna Mironova (USSR); and Dr. Franz Matsch (Austria), are seen exchanging views shortly before the meeting got under way.

HURC-PRM UN 64168 · Document · 1960.01.14
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The UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, which is now holding its 12th session, this morning continued discussion of the report on discrimination in religious matters prepared by Dr. Arcot Krishnaswani, of India.
Here, two of the participants in the current session, Professor Richard Hiscocks (left), of the United Kingdom; and Judge Philip Halpern, of the United States, are seen chatting shortly before the meeting got under way.

HURC-PRM UN 64248 · Document · 1960.01.18
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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.

HURC-PRM UN 69097 · Document · 1961.01.23
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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.

16th Session on Human Rights
HURC-16 UN 64989 · Document · 1960.02.29
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Among the main topics before the 18-member UN Commission on Human Rights now meeting in Geneva are the right of asylum, the prevention of discrimination, and ways of eradicating racial prejudice such as manifested in recent anti-Semitic outbreaks.
Shown here are some of the delegates who attended the session. From left to right: Eugeniusz Kulaga, Poland; Francisco Delgado, of the Philippines, Vice-Chairman of the current session; Mizra S.A. Baig, of Pakistan; Pedro de Alba, of Mexico.

16th Session on Human Rights
HURC-16 UN 64990 · Document · 1960.02.29
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Among the main topics before the 18-member UN Commission on Human Rights now meeting in Geneva are the right of asylum, the prevention of discrimination, and ways of eradicating racial prejudice such as manifested in recent anti-Semitic outbreaks.
A meeting is seen here under way. From left to right: Jacques Basyn, of Belgium; Felix Ermacora, of Austria; Mario Peco, of Argentina; John P. Humphrey, Director, Division of Human Rights; C.V. Narasimahn, Under-Secretary for Special Political Affairs; Mario Amadeo, of Argentina, Chairman of the current session of the Commission; Pedro Yap, Secretary, UN Commission on Human Rights.

HURC-16 UN 64994 · Document · 1960.02.29
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Among the main topics before the 18-member UN Commission on Human Rights now meeting in Geneva are the right of asylum, the prevention of discrimination, and ways of eradicating racial prejudice such as manifested in recent anti-Semitic outbreaks.
The session under way. From left to right: John P. Humphrey, Director, UN Division of Human Rights; C.V. Narasimahn, UN Under-secretary for Special Political Affairs; Mario Amadeo, of Argentina, Chairman of the current session; Pedro Yap, Secretary, Un Commission on Human Rights.

HURC-16 UN 64996 · Document · 1960.02.29
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Among the main topics before the 18-member UN Commission on Human Rights now meeting in Geneva are the right of asylum, the prevention of discrimination, and ways of eradicating racial prejudice such as manifested in recent anti-Semitic outbreaks.
General view of the sesion under way.