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.

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.

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.

Representing the UN Commission on the Status of Woman is Mrs. Marie-Helene Lefaucheux (right, foreground table) of France. Mrs. Lefaucheux was invited by the Sub-Commission to participate in the Sub-Commission's consideration of questions relating to discrimination on the grounds of sex.

The United Nations Sub-Commission on the Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities opened its eighteenth session this morning at United Nations Headquarters. The Sub-Commission elected its officers and adopted its agenda. The session will end on 31 January.
Here, making a statement, is Mohammed Ahmed Abu Rannat (Sudan), Vice-Chairman of the Sub-Commission.

The United Nations Sub-Commission on the Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities opened its eighteenth session this morning at United Nations Headquarters. The Sub-Commission elected its officers and adopted its agenda. The session will end on 31 January.
Wojciech Ketrzynski (Poland), Chairman of the Sub-Commission, making a statement. To his right is Edward Lawson, Deputy Director, UN Division of Human Rights.

The United Nations Sub-Commission on the Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities opened its eighteenth session this morning at United Nations Headquarters. The Sub-Commission elected its officers and adopted its agenda. The session will end on 31 January.
Herman Santa Cruz (right) of Chile, making a statement. At the table with him are Yakov A. Ostrovsky (centre) of the USSR, and Nath Pai (left) of India.

The United Nations Sub-Commission on the Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities opened its eighteenth session this morning at United Nations Headquarters. The Sub-Commission elected its officers and adopted its agenda. The session will end on 31 January.
Seen here is Peter Calvocoressi (United Kingdom), Rapporteur.

The United Nations Sub-Commission on the Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities opened its eighteenth session this morning at United Nations Headquarters. The Sub-Commission elected its officers and adopted its agenda. The session will end on 31 January.
A general view of the conference room during the meeting.

The Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities returned this morning to the question of equality in the administration of justice, on which a study has been undertaken by a Special rapporteur, Mohammed A. Abu Rannat (Sudan).
A general view of the meeting.

The Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities returned this morning to the question of equality in the administration of justice, on which a study has been undertaken by a Special rapporteur, Mohammed A. Abu Rannat (Sudan).
V. N. Federov (Soviet Union) making a statement. At right is Hector Gros Espiell (Uruguay).