The perspective on protecting human rights must change from a purely political or legal angle to a holistic and pragmatic approach, the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) was told this morning, as it met to continue considering human rights questions.
Members Review Factors for Consideration in Draft Article Being Elaborated by International Law Commission
Stronger Links Sought between UN and Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, Islamic Conference, League of Arab States
The importance of democracy to human rights could not be overemphasized, the representative of Japan told the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) this afternoon as it continued considering issues related to human rights.
Discussion Turns to Diplomatic Protection, Unilateral Acts of States
Assemblys Legal Committee Told of Risk of Inconsistency, Conflicting Judgements; Debate Resumes on Law Commission Report
The Second Committee (Economic and Financial) met this afternoon to consider the Third United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, which is scheduled to be held from 14 to 20 May 2001 in Brussels.
