"(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.
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