The Situation of Democracy and Human Rights in Haiti

A/RES/49/27BView PDF

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 34 The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti, published in 1995.

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17 documents · 1991–1999

Newer documents in this group exist (latest: 1999).

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
1999	A/RES/53/95	The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti	806	–
1998	A/RES/52/174	The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti	749	–
1997	A/RES/51/196B	The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti	740	–
1997	A/RES/51/196A	The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti	764	–
1996	A/RES/50/86C	The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti	657	–

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17 subjects

Constitutions Cooperation Between Organizations Coordination Within UN System Development Assistance Economic Assistance Election Verification Elections Financial Assistance Haiti Human Rights Humanitarian Assistance Institution Building Peacekeeping Operations Recommendations Reconstruction Special Missions Terms of Reference

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12 operative paragraphs

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²Consequently resolution 49/27 becomes resolution 49/27 A.

Approves the recommendation of the Secretary-General contained in his report to renew the mandate of the joint participation of the United Nations with the Organization of American States in the International Civilian Mission to Haiti, with the task of verifying full observance by Haiti of human rights and fundamental freedoms, with a view to making recommendations thereon, in order to further the establishment of a climate of freedom and tolerance propitious to the consolidation of long-term constitutional democracy in Haiti and to contribute to the strengthening of democratic institutions;

Decides to authorize the extension of the mandate of the United Nations component of the Mission until 7 February 1996, according to the terms of reference and modalities under which the Mission is operating;

Expresses its full support for the Mission and trusts that the Government of Haiti will continue to afford it timely, complete and effective cooperation;

Pays tribute to the Haitian people in their ongoing quest for strong and lasting democracy, economic prosperity and national reconciliation;

Expresses its appreciation to those States which have assisted in the restoration of democracy to Haiti and the return of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to office, including those participating in the United Nations Mission in Haiti and those which have accompanied the Haitian people in their efforts to return to constitutional order and democracy;

Welcomes the prospect of free and fair presidential elections and the smooth transition to a new, democratically elected government in February 1996, in accordance with the Constitution of Haiti;

Reaffirms once again the commitment of the international community to an increase in technical, economic and financial cooperation with Haiti, in support of its economic and social development efforts and in order to strengthen those institutions responsible for dispensing justice and guaranteeing democracy, political stability and economic development;

Commends the cooperation between the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States in their efforts to promote respect for the rights of all Haitians and to contribute to the strengthening of democratic institutions, including the support of those organizations for election monitoring;

Reaffirms its request that the Secretary-General support the Government of Haiti as it works towards the national reconstruction and development of Haiti, in order to consolidate a climate propitious to the establishment of a lasting democracy and full respect for human rights;

Requests the Secretary-General to continue coordination of the efforts of the United Nations system towards an appropriate response capable of providing humanitarian aid and of meeting the development requirements of Haiti;

Also requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly regular reports on the work of the International Civilian Mission to Haiti;

Decides to keep open its consideration of this item.

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