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A/48/626/Add.1 GA

Effective realization of the right of self-determination through autonomy

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Draft symbol A/48/626/Add.1

Vote Consensus — A/48/PV.85 Dec. 20, 1993

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 108 as well as its consideration of agenda item 108 as a whole?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/627) of the Third Committee on agenda item 109, entitled "Social development, including questions relating to the world social situation and to youth, ageing, disabled persons and the family". The Assembly has before it six draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 28 of that report and one draft decision recommended by the …
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities". The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "International Day of Disabled Persons". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "World Summit for Social Development". The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 109?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/628) of the Third Committee on agenda item 110, entitled "Crime prevention and criminal justice". The Assembly will now take a decision on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 18 of that report. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled "United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Crime prevention and criminal justice". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 110?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/629) of the Third Committee on agenda item 111, entitled "Advancement of women". The Assembly will now take a decision on the eight draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 23 of that report. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled "Declaration on the elimination of violence against women". The Third Committee adopte…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women". The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "United Nations Development Fund for Women". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Implementation of the Nairobi Forward-Looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Improvement of the situation of women in rural areas". The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Violence against women migrant workers". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Merger of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women and the United Nations Development Fund for Women". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I call now on representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Trottier (Canada)
My delegation was pleased to join in the consensus on draft resolution I, "Declaration on the elimination of violence against women". The Declaration is a significant step forward in dealing with a problem that is all too common throughout the world, and in all societies. The Declaration is the first United Nations We are pleased that the Declaration was adopted by consensus. My delegation takes…
Ms. Wong (Australia)
Australia warmly welcomes the adoption by the General Assembly of the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women. Adoption of the Declaration is a significant indication of the international commitment to the elimination of violence against women, and a major step towards that end. Adoption of the Declaration significantly reinforces our common commitment, enshrined in the United Na…
Mrs. LIMJUCO (Philippines)
We welcome the adoption of the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, and we hope it will be the beginning of a new era for women.
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