"(ii) Those States parties to the Convention which have not done so to declare in favour of the provisions of articles 20, 21 and 22; "(c) In view of the unfortunate rise of ethnic violence, torture and other human rights breaches in all their manifestations in various regions of the world, the possibility should be examined of: "(i) Preventing human rights violations, especially the crime of torture, and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, within the scope of the activities of the Committee; "(ii) Increasing the United Nations budgetary resources allocated to human rights; "3. Would welcome the opportunity, within the framework of the World Conference, for a meeting to be convened with the participation of the chairpersons and/or representatives of the United Nations human rights treaty bodies and the chairpersons and/or representatives of each of the principal regional and other human rights organizations to deal with the matters referred to; "4. Would also welcome the Preparatory Committee and the World Conference exploring the following broader issues: "(a) The establishment of a high commissioner for human rights; "(b) The creation of an international court for human rights; "(c) The establishment of a research institute for human rights connected with the Centre for Human Rights of the United Nations Secretariat; "(d) Cooperation and coordination with regional systems for the protection of human rights; "5. Suggests that, with a view to improving the implementation of existing human rights standards and instruments, the following topics should be considered as appropriate ones for inclusion by the World Conference in its agenda: "(a) An examination of the issues relevant to the implementation of the Convention against Torture; "(b) An evaluation of the effectiveness of United Nations monitoring methods and mechanisms; "(c) A formulation of concrete recommendations for improving the effectiveness of United Nations mechanisms (especially the functioning of the Convention against Torture) aimed at promoting, encouraging and monitoring respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms." Tenth session 21. At the 147th meeting, on 26 April 1993, Mr. El Ibrashi reported on his participation in the Asian regional meeting for the preparation of the World Conference on Human Rights, which had been held at Bangkok from 29 March to 2 April 1993. -5-