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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 Member States and 1,000 non-governmental organizations.
Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, addresses the Conference.

The Ad Hoc Working Group of Experts set up by the Commission on Human Rights in 1967 to investigate the treatment of prisoners in Southen Africa arrived in Geneva from London today. The Working Group will hold a series of meetings to hear witnesses on the treatment of political prisoners in Angola and other Portuguese territories in Africa and on the trade union situation in Southern Rhodesia. The six-member Group is on a visit to Europe and Africa.
At the presiding table, from left to right: Mr. Edward Lawson, Principal Secretary; Mr. Brahimir Jankovic (Yugoslavia), Acting Chairman of the Group; and Miss Katharine Kaplun, Interpreter.

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women which is meeting at the UN Headquarters began its consideration of the initial report of Nigeria. The Committee heard replies to follow-up questions asked of the Nigerian Representative on 2 March.
Group photo of the Members of the Committee.

A view of the presiding table this morning as the States parties to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women elected eleven members to the twnty-three-member Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women established under paragraph 1 of article 17 of the Convention.

The States parties to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women met for the first time today to elect members of a committee that will monitor the progress Governments are making in eliminating discrimination against women. The Convention, adopted by the General Assembly in 1979, contains internationally accepted principles and measures aimed at eliminating prejudice and improving the legal, economic and social condition of women.
Meeting Chairman Anatoly Sheldov (Byelorussia) speaking at the presiding table. Seen at left and right are respectively Chafika Sellami-Mesiem, Director of the United Nations Branch for the Advancement of Women, and meeting Secretary Sol Nahon.

The Dominican Republic today signed the International Convention of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Under the Convention, Sates Parties promote understanding among races and condemn racial discrimination, undertaking to pursue a policy of eliminating it without delay. The Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination oversees the Convention's implementation.
Kyung-Won Kim, Korea's Permanent Observer to the UN, signs the Convention as Julio Baez (left), Associate UN Legal Officer in charge of depository functions, and John F. Scott, Director, Office of Un Legal Counsel, look on.

The Dominican Republic today acceded to the International Convention of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. The Convention was adopted by the General Assembly on 21 December 1965 and came into force on 4 January 1969. Under the Convention, Sates Parties promote understanding among races and condemn racial discrimination, undertaking to pursue a policy of eliminating it without delay. The Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination oversees the Convention's implementation.
UN Ambassador Eladio Knipping-Victoria of the Dominican Republic depositing the instruments of ratification with John F. Scott, Director of the Office of the UN Legal Counsel (at right).

Republic of Korea today acceded to the International Convention of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. The Convention was adopted by the General Assembly on 21 December 1965 and came into force on 4 January 1969. Under the Convention, Sates Parties condemn racial discrimination and undertake to pursue a policy of eliminating it without delay and promoting understanding among races. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination oversees the implementation.
Ambassador Duk Choo Moon, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the UN, signing the convention on behalf of his Government. Looking on are Mr. J. Roman (left), Deputy Chief of the Treaty Section, and Mr. John F. Scott, Acting Director of the General Legal Division, in charge of the Office of Legal Affairs.

Ecuador has accepted a procedure for handling communications from persons and groups under its juridiction who claim to be victims of a violation of any of the rights set forth in the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. In a declaration deposited with Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim today, Ecuador recognized the competence of the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination to receive and consider such communications. Ecuador, which acceded to the Convention on 22 September 1966, is the sixth State Party to accept the procedure so far. The others are the Netherlands, Sweden, Uruguay, Costa Rica and Norway. Ten such declarations by States Parties are needed under article 14 of the Convention before the Committee, formed in 1970, can consider the communications. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination was adopted by the General Assembly on 21 December 1965 and came into force on 4 January 1969. Under the Convention, States Parties condemn racial discrimination and undertake to pursue a policy of elimination it without delay and promoting understanding among races. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination oversees its implementation.
Ambassador Miguel Alhornoz, Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the UN, depositing the Declaration with Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim.

Nicaragua today acceded to the International Convention of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. The Convention was adopted by the General Assembly on 21 December 1965 and came into force on 4 January 1969. Under the Convention, Sates Parties condemn racial discrimination and undertake to pursue a policy of eliminating it without delay and promoting understanding among races. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination oversees the implementation.
Jose Antonio Alvarado Correra (left), Alternate Permanent Representative of Nicaragua to the UN, depositing the instrument of accession with E. Suy, UN Legal Counsel.