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HR/CN/722

COMMISSION TAKES UP HUMAN RIGHTS OF MIGRANT WORKERS, RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE

2 April 1996


Press Release
HR/CN/722


COMMISSION TAKES UP HUMAN RIGHTS OF MIGRANT WORKERS, RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE

19960402 Concludes General Debate on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and Right to Development

GENEVA, 29 March (UN Information Service) -- Non-governmental organizations speaking before the Commission on Human Rights this morning alleged violations of the right to freedom of religion of Christians around the world.

DH/2114

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 2 April 1996

2 April 1996


Press Release
DH/2114


DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 2 April 1996

19960402 * Secretary-General in Japan; to meet with Prime Minister and inaugurate UN University's Institute of Advanced Studies in Tokyo.

* "Flame of peace" ceremony takes place in Mali; Secretary-General encourages continuation of Africa as continent of dialogue.

L/2774

PREPARATORY COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT DISCUSSES INHERENT JURISDICTION OF COURT OVER 'CORE CRIMES'

2 April 1996


Press Release
L/2774


PREPARATORY COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT DISCUSSES INHERENT JURISDICTION OF COURT OVER 'CORE CRIMES'

19960402

An international criminal court should have inherent jurisdiction over the "core crimes" of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, the Preparatory Committee on the establishment of the court was told this afternoon, as it began its discussion of "trigger mechanisms" that could initiate court proceedings this afternoon.

SG/SM/5944

SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS SECURITY COUNCIL REFORM INTEGRAL TO WIDER REFORM EFFORT NEEDED TO BREAK CYCLE OF CRISES AFFECTING UNITED NATIONS

1 April 1996


Press Release
SG/SM/5944


SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS SECURITY COUNCIL REFORM INTEGRAL TO WIDER REFORM EFFORT NEEDED TO BREAK CYCLE OF CRISES AFFECTING UNITED NATIONS

19960401 Following is the address given by Secretary-General Boutros Boutros- Ghali at the Korea Conference on the United Nations held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on 1 April:

I am delighted to visit the Republic of Korea once again, and to speak to you, friends and supporters of the United Nations.