A/RES/1404(XIV) GA

General Assembly--Fourleenth Session RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE SPECIAL POLITICAL COMMITTEE CONTENTS PO(lt 1375 (XIV). Question of race conflict in South Africa resulting from the policies of apartheid of the Government of the Union of South Africa (17 November 1959) (item 61)..................... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 7 1404 (XIV). Question of an increase in the membership of the Security Council and of the Economic and Social Council (25 November 1959) (items 19, 20 and 21)......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1456 (XIV). United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (9 December 1959) (item 27). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1460 (XIV). Treatment of people of Indian origin in the Union of South Africa (10 December 1959) (item 60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1375 (XIV). Question of race conflict in South Africa resulting from the policies of apart- heid of the Government of the Union of South Africa The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 1248 (XIII) of 30 October 1958 · on the question of race conflict in South Africa resulting from the policies of apartheid of the Govern- ment of the Union of South Africa, Deeply convinced that the practice of racial dis- crimination and segregation is opposed to the observ- ance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, Considering that government policies which accen- tuate or seek to preserve racial discrimination are preju- dicial to international harmony, Noting with concern that the policy of apartheid is still being pursued, 1. Expresses its opposition to the continuance or preservation of racial discrimination in any part of the world; 2. Solemnly calls upon all Member States to bring their policies into conformity with their obligation under the Charter of the United Nations to promote the observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms ; 3. Expresses its deep regret and concern that the Government of the Union of South Africa has not yet responded to appeals of the General Assembly that it reconsider governmental policies which impair the right of all racial groups to enjoy the same fundamental rights and freedoms ; 4. Appeals to all Member States to use their best endeavours as appropriate to achieve the purposes of the present resolution. 838th plenary meeting, 17 November 1959. 7 1404 (XIV). Question of an increase in the mem- bership of the Security Council and of the Economic and Social Council The General Assembly, Realizing that many delegations have expressed the opinion that, in view of the considerable increase in the membership of the United Nations in recent years, there should be an increase in the membership of the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council which would make it possible to improve the present distribu- tion of seats in those organs, Recalling its resolution 1300 (XIII) of 10 December 1958, in which it recognized that, in view of the increase in the membership of the United Nations since its establishment, an increase in the membership of the Economic and Social Council is desirable, Noting that 'an increase in the membership of those organs would necessitate the amendment of certain pro- visions of the Charter of the United Nations, Expressing the hope that the strong desire manifested by a large number of Member States will help to bring about such amendment at the earliest opportunity, Considering that, in order to solve this problem, ft:rther efforts must be made with a view to obtaining the agreement of the greatest . possible number of Member States, 1. Decides that items relating to an increase in the membership of the Security Council and of the Eco- nomic and Social Council shall be placed on th"' pro- visional agenda of its fifteenth session ; 2. Declares that, if progress is not made during the fifteenth session of the General Assembly towards the achievement of an increase in the membership of the Security Council and of the Economic and Social Council, the Assembly should set up at that session a committee to study the possibilities of arriving at an agreement which will facilitate the amendment of the 8 General Aaaembly-}'ourteenth Seaeion Charter to achieve the increase in membership referred to above. 843rd plenary meeting, 25 November 1959. 1456 (XIV). United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 194 (III) of 11 December 1948, 302 (IV) of 8 December 1949, 393 (V) of 2 December 1950, 513 (VI) of 26 January 1952, 614 (VII) of 6 November 1952, 720 (VIII) of 27 Nov- ember 1953, 818 (IX) of 4 December 1954, 916 (X) of 3 December 1955, 1018 (XI) of 28 February 1957, 1191 (XII) of 12 December 1957 and 1315 (XIII) of 12 December 1958, Noting the annual report of the Director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, 1 in particular the expiration of the Agency's mandate on 30 June 1960, Noting the recommendation of the Secretary-General and the Director of the Agency for the continuation of the Agency, Noting ivith deep regret that repatriation or compen- sation of the refugees, as provided for in paragraph 11 of General Assembly resolution 194 (III), has not been effected, and that no substantial progress has been made in the programme endorsed in paragraph 2 of resolution 513 (VI) for the reintegration of refugees either by repatriation or resettlement and that, therefore, the situation of the refugees continues to he a matter of serious concern, Having reviewed the Agency's budget and noting with concern that contributions from Member States are not sufficient, Recalling that the Agency, as a subsidiary organ of the United Nations, enjoys the benefits of the Conven- tion on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, 1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refu- gees in the Near East for a period of three years with a review at the end of two years ; 2. Requests the Governments concerned to co-operate with the Agency in efforts to rectify the situation de- scribed in paragraphs 17 and 18 of the Director's report; 3. Requests the Director of the Agency to arrange with the host Governments the best means of giving effect to the proposals contained in paragraph 47 of his report; 1 Official Records of lhe General Assembly, Fourteenth Ses- sion, Supplemenl No. 14 (A/4213). ------------------ 4. Requests the United Nations Conciliation Com- mission for Palestine to make further efforts to secure the implementation of paragraph 11 of General Assembly resolution 194 (III) ; 5. Directs attention to the precarious financial posi- tion of the Agency and urges Governments to consider to what extent they can contribute or increase their contributions so that the Agency can carry out its programmes ; 6. Directs the Agency to continue its programme of relief for the refugees and, in so far as is financially possible, expand its programme of self-support and vocational training; 7. Expresses its thanks to the Director and the staff of the Agency for their continued faithful efforts to carry out the mandate of the Agency, and to the spe- cialized agencies and the many private organizations for their valuable and continuing work in assisting the refugees. 851st plenary meeting, 9 December 1959. 1460 (XIV). Treatment of people of Indian origin in the Union of South Africa The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 1179 (XII) of 26 November 1957 and 1302 (XIII) of 10 December 1958, 1. N ates that the Governments of India and Pakistan have reiterated their readiness to enter into negotiations with the Government of the Union of South Africa in accordance with the expressed desires of the United Nations, and with the express declaration that such negotiations would not in any way prejudice their own position or the position taken by the Government of the Union of South Africa regarding their respective juridical stands in the dispute; 2. Regrets deeply that the Government of the Union of South Africa has not replied to the communications from the Governments of India and Pakistan on this subject; 3. Draws the attention of the Government of the Union of South Africa to the repeated appeals of the General Assembly in this matter; 4. Appeals to the Government of the Union of South Africa to enter into negotiations with the Governments of India and Pakistan ; 5. Invites Member States to use their good offices in such manner as may be appropriate to bring about the regotiations envisaged by the General Assembly in this matter ; 6. Invites the parties concerned to report to the General Assembly, jointly or separately, regarding any progress which may be made. 852nd plenary meeting, 10 December 1959.

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