Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States Between 1 January and 31 December 1994

A/RES/70/241View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 144 Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994, published in 2016.

What other versions does this mandate have?

21 versions · 1996–2017

This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/71/267

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
2017	A/RES/71/267	Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994	513	25%Compare
2016	A/RES/70/241	Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994	1,115	42%Compare
2015	A/RES/69/254	Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994	740	42%Compare
2014	A/RES/68/255	Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994	1,114	42%Compare
2013	A/RES/67/242	Financing of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994	983	42%Compare

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

13 reports · 2002–2013

Year	Symbol	Title	Mandate resolution
2013	A/68/579	Second performance report on the budget of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2012-2013 report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/67/242
2012	A/67/594	First performance report on the budget of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2012-2013 report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/66/238
2011	A/66/557	Second performance report on the budget of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2010-2011 report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/65/252
2009	A/64/538	Second performance report of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2008-2009 report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/63/254
2007	A/62/557	Second performance report on the budget of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2006-2007 report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/61/241

What subjects does this mandate have?

5 subjects

Appropriations Financial Resources International Criminal Courts Programme Budgeting Rwanda Situation

What’s in this document?

16 operative paragraphs

I

Takes note of the second performance report of the Secretary-General on the budget of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2014–20151 and the related report of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions;2

Endorses the conclusions and recommendations contained in section II.A of the report of the Advisory Committee, subject to the provisions of the present resolution;

Decides to consider the treatment of the accrued liabilities for the after-service health insurance benefits payable to former staff and the accrued liabilities for the pensions of retired judges, and their surviving spouses, of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda under agenda item 146, Financing of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals;

Resolves that, for the biennium 2014–2015, the amount of 94,883,600 United States dollars gross (88,316,800 dollars net) approved in its resolution 69/254 for the financing of the Tribunal shall be adjusted by the amount of 11,184,500 dollars gross (9,156,600 dollars net), for a total amount of 106,068,100 dollars gross (97,473,400 dollars net);

II.Budget for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2016–2017: liquidation

Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General on the financing of the liquidation of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2016–2017³ and on the revised estimates arising from the effects of changes in rates of exchange and inflation,⁴

³A/70/448.

⁴A/70/606.

Having also considered the related reports of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions,⁵

⁵A/70/600 and A/70/7/Add.35.

Takes note of the reports of the Secretary-General on the financing of the liquidation of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the biennium 2016–20173 and on the revised estimates arising from the effects of changes in rates of exchange and inflation;4

Endorses the conclusions and recommendations contained in the related reports of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions,5 subject to the provisions of the present resolution;

Decides to approve 43 positions and related non-post resources as proposed by the Secretary-General;

Takes note of paragraph 15 of the report of the Advisory Committee;2

Notes that the liquidation of the Tribunal is estimated to be completed in five months, beginning 1 January 2016, and encourages the Secretary-General to ensure that the liquidation activities are completed in a timely manner;

Decides to appropriate to the Special Account for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994 a total amount of 2,086,100 dollars gross (1,978,800 dollars net) for the biennium 2016–2017, as detailed in the annex to the present resolution;

Also decides that the total assessment for 2016 under the Special Account, amounting to 13,270,600 dollars, shall consist of:

2,086,100 dollars, being the estimated appropriation approved for the biennium 2016–2017;

11,184,500 dollars, being the increase in the final appropriation for the biennium 2014–2015 approved by the General Assembly in paragraph 4 of section I above;

Further decides to apportion the amount of 6,635,300 dollars gross (5,567,700 dollars net) among Member States in accordance with the scale of assessments applicable to the regular budget of the United Nations for 2016;

Decides to apportion the amount of 6,635,300 dollars gross (5,567,700 dollars net) among Member States in accordance with the scale of assessments applicable to peacekeeping operations for 2016;

Also decides that, in accordance with the provisions of its resolution 973 (X) of 15 December 1955, there shall be set off against the apportionment among Member States, as provided for in paragraphs 8 and 9 above, their respective share in the Tax Equalization Fund of the estimated staff assessment income of 2,135,200 dollars approved for the Tribunal for 2016.

Annex I

Financing for the biennium 2016–2017 of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994

Gross | Net of staff assessment | (United States dollars) | Estimated appropriation for the biennium 2016–2017 | 2 628 200 | 2 495 100 | Revised estimates: effects of changes in rates of exchange and inflation | (525 200) | (500 000) | Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions | (328 400) | (303 700) | Recommendations of the Fifth Committee | 311 500 | 287 400 | Estimated initial appropriation for the biennium 2016–2017 | 2 086 100 | 1 978 800 | Total assessment for 2016 | Requirements representing the estimated appropriation for the biennium 2016–2017 | 2 086 100 | 1 978 800 | Requirements arising from the final appropriation for the biennium 2014–2015 | 11 184 500 | 9 156 600 | Net contributions assessed on Member States for 2016 | 13 270 600 | 11 135 400 | Of which: | Contributions assessed on Member States in accordance with the scale of assessments applicable to the regular budget of the United Nations for 2016 | 6 635 300 | 5 567 700 | Contributions assessed on Member States in accordance with the scale of assessments applicable to peacekeeping operations of the United Nations for 2016 | 6 635 300 | 5 567 700