The Situation of Democracy and Human Rights in Haiti

A/RES/50/86BView PDF

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 38 The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti, published in 1996.

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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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9 subjects

Democracy Democratization Development Assistance Elections Haiti Human Rights Humanitarian Assistance Reconstruction Special Missions

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²Consequently resolution 50/86 of 15 December 1995 becomes resolution 50/86 A.

Welcomes 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 and providing technical assistance at the request of the Government of Haiti, in the field of institution-building, such as the training of the police or the establishment of an impartial judiciary and support for the development of a programme for the promotion and protection of human rights, 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, within existing resources and on the basis of the recommendations of the Secretary-General, the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations component of the International Civilian Mission to Haiti until 31 August 1996, according to the terms of reference and modalities under which the Mission is operating;

Expresses its full support for the International Civilian Mission to Haiti and welcomes the continued effective, timely and complete cooperation between the Mission and the Government of Haiti;

Commends the Haitian authorities on the progress accomplished in the advance of democracy, respect for human rights and the reconstruction of Haiti;

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

Expresses its appreciation to those States participating in the United Nations Mission in Haiti and those that have accompanied the Haitian people in their efforts to return to constitutional order and democracy;

Expresses its confidence that the democratic election of a new President and the peaceful transfer of power from one democratically elected President to another will further strengthen democracy in Haiti;

Reaffirms once again the commitment of the international community to continue its technical, economic and financial cooperation with Haiti in support of its economic and social development efforts and in order to strengthen Haitian institutions responsible for dispensing justice and guaranteeing democracy, respect for human rights, 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 through the promotion and protection of human rights and institution-building;

Requests the Secretary-General to continue to 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;

Also requests the Secretary-General to continue to coordinate the efforts of the United Nations system to help provide humanitarian aid and meet the development requirements of Haiti;

Further 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 the item entitled "The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti" under review at its fiftieth session.

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