A/RES/38/80 GA

98 General ,hscmhl) - Thirt)-eighth Session "Protected persons are entitled, in ali circumstances, to respect for their persons ... They shall al ali tunes he humanely trcatcd, and shall he protccted espccially against ali aets of violcnce or threats thercof ... ", Reaffirming the applicability of that Con\cntion to thc Arab territorics occupicd by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalcm, I, ExprC'SSC'S dcep conccrn that Israel, thc occupying Power, has failed for threc years to apprehend and prosc- cute the perpetrators of the assassination attemph: 2, DC'mands oncl' more that lsraeL the occupying Power, inform thc Sccrctary-General oí Lhe rcsults of thc investigations rclativc to the assassination attempts: 3, Requests the Secrctar)-General to submit to the General Assembly at its thirty-ninth session a rcport on the implcmentation of thc prcsent rcsolution. 91\th plcnary meeting 15 Decc111her /983 38/80. International co-operation in the peaceful uses of outer space The GenC'ral Assemhly, Recalling its resolutions 37 189 ami 37190 of 10 Dccem- bcr 1982, Deeply convinccd of thc common interest of mankind in promoting the exploration and use of outcr spacc for peaceful purposes and in continuing efforts to cxtend to ali States the bencfits dcrived therefrom, and of the impor- tance of international co-opcration in this ficld, for which the United Nations should continue to providc a focal point, Reaffirming the importance of international co- operation in developing thc rule of law for the advance- ment and prcservation of the explora! ion and peaceful uses of outer spacc, Grave/y conccrncd al the cxtension of the arms race into outer space, Aware of the need to increase the benelits of space tech- nology and its applications and to contribute to an orderly growth of space activities favourable to the socio- economic advancement of mankind, in particular the peo- ples of developing countries, Taking note with satisfactíon ofthe progress achieved in the further development of peaceful spacc cxploration and application as well as in various national and co-operative space projects, which contribute to international co- operation in this field, Taking note of thc report of the Serrctary-< icneral on the implementation of resolution 37 /90, 10 Having considercd the rcport of the Committce on the Peaceful Uses of Outcr Space on thc work of its twenty- sixth session, 11 l. Endorses the rcport of the Committce on the Peace- ful Uses of Outer Space: 2. Invites States that ha ve not yet become parties to thc international treaties governing the use of outcr space 12 to give consideration to ratifying or acccding to thosc trcatics: 10 A/38/412. 11 Ojficia/ Records ofthc General .·l.rn'l11hil". Th1rti·-e1ghth Scssion, Sup¡,/c- ment No. 20 (A/38/20). 12 Treaty on Principies Goveming the Activities of States in thc Explora- tion and Use ofüuter Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Rodies (resolution 2222 (XXI), annex); Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, thc Retum of Astronauts and the Retum of Objects Launched into Outer Spacr (resolution 2345 (XXII), anncx): Convent,on on lntcrnat1onal 11ahili1, for >. l'ú11es that the Legal Sub-Committee of the Com- mittec on thc Peaceful l lses of Outer Space al its twenty- sccond session continued: (a) lts effórts to formulate draft principies relating to the legal implications of remole sensing of the Earth from space: (/1) lts rnnsideration of thc possibility of supplement- ing the norms of international law relevant to the use of nuclear power sources in outer space through its working group: (d lts discussion of mattns relating to lhe dcfinition or delimitation of outer space and outer s¡:íace activities, bt·aring in mind, 11I1cr alw, qucstions relating to the geo- stationary orbit: 4. :\'ntes w11h sa11stác11011 the successful efforts of the Legal Sub-Committee· of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses ofOuter Spaee in elaborating an agreed text concern- ing the formal and the procedure for notification in case of malfunction of a spacecraft carrying a nuclear power source on board: S. Decides that the Legal Sub-Committee at its twenty- 1h1rd session should: (a) Continuc, on a priority basis, its detailed consider- ation of the legal implications of remote sensing of the Earth from space, with the aim of formulating draft princi- pies rclating to remole sensing: (/1) Continue its considcration of the possibility of sup- plementing the norms of international law relevant to the use of nuclear powcr sources in outer space through its working group: (el Establish a working group to consider, on a priority basis, matters relating to the definition and delimitation of outcr space and to the character and utilization of the geo- stationary orbit, including the elaboration of general prin- cipies to govern the rational and equitable use of the geos- tationary orbit, a limited natural resource. and. to that cnd, requests Membcr States to suhmit draft principies: in doing so, it would havc to take account of the different legal régimes governing airspace and outer spaee, respec- tively, and the need for technical planning and legal regula- tion of the geostationary orbit: 6. l\'otes that the Scientific and Technical Sub- Committee of the Committee on the Pcaceful Uses of Outer Space at its twentieth scssion continued: (a) Its consideration ofthe United Nations Programme on Space Applications and the co-ordination of space activities within thc United Nations system: (h) lts consideration of questions relating to remole sen~ing of the earth by satellites: (e) lts examinat1on ofthe physical nature and techni,·al attributes of the geostationary orbit: (d) lts considcration of technical aspects and safety measures rclat ing to the use of nuclear power sources in outer spacc: (e) Its considcration of questions rclating to space transportation systems and their implications for future activities in space: (/) Its consideration of the implementation of the rec- ommendations of the Second lJnited Nations Conference on the Exploration and Pcaceful Uses of Outer Space: 13 Damage Caused hy Space Objects (resolutíon 2777 (XXVI), annex): Conven- tllln on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space (resolution 3235 (XXIX), annex): Agreement Goveming the Activities ofStates on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodics (resolution .,4168, annex). 11 See Re¡>ort o(thc Second l'nited ,\"at,m,s Crmferenn' on thc Fxp/oratum ami Peaceful Uses o(Out,·r Spacc. 1·1cn11a. 9-:!l AUK11Sf 1982 (AICONF.I0J. 1 O and Corr. l and 2) IV. Resolutions adopted on the reports of the Special Political Co,_n_m_it_te_r_· __________ 9_9 7. Endorses the recommendation ofthe Committce on the Peaceful Uses of Outcr Space that the Scicntific and Technical Sub-Committec at its twcnty-first session should: (a) Consider the following items on a priority basis: (i) United Nations Programmc on Space Applica- tions and the co-ordination of spacc activities within the United Nations systcm: (ii) lmplementation of the recommendations of the Second United Nations Confercncc on the Explo- ration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space: (iii) Questions relating to remotc scnsing of the Earth by sa tellites; (iv) Use of nuclear powcr sources in outer space: (b) Consider the following items: (i) Questions relating to space transportation systems and their implications for future activities in space; (ii) Examination of the physical nature and technical attributes of the geostationary orbit: 8. Endorses Jurther the recommendation of the Com- mittee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space that, during the twenty-first session ofthe Scientific and Technical Sub- Committee, the Working Group on the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space should be reconvened to conduct additional work on thc basis of the report of the Working Group on the work of its third session: 14 9. Endorses the United Nations Programmc on Spacc Applications for 1984, as proposed to the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space by the Expert on Spacc Applications; 1 O. Emphasizes the urgency and importance of imple- menting fully the recommendations of thc Second United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space as early as possible: 11. Reaffirms its approval of the recommendation of the Conference regarding the establishment and strength- ening of regional mechanisms of co-opcration and their promotion and creation through thc United Nations sys- tem; 12. Expresses its appreciation to ali Governments that made or expressed their intention to make contributions towards carrying out the recommendations of the Confer- ence; 13. Invites ali Governments to take cffective action for the implementation of the recommendations of the Con- ference; 14. Calls upon ali States, in particular those with major space capabilities, to undertake prompt negotiations, under the auspices of the United Nations, with a view to reaching agreement or agreements designed to halt the mil- itarization of outer space and to prevent an arms race in outer space, thus contributing to the achievement of the internationally accepted goal of ensuring the use of outer space exclusively for peaceful purposes: 15. Requests the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to consider, as a matter of priority, the ques- tions relating to the militarization of outer space, taking into account that, in General Assembly resolution 3 7 /83 of 9 December 1982, the Committee on Disarmament 15 was requested to consider as a matter of priority thc question of preventing an arms race in outer space, and also taking into account the need to co-ordinate the cfforts of the 14 A/AC. 105/287, annex 11. 15 From 7 February 1984, the date of commencement or its annual session. the Committee on Disarmamcnt is to he known as the "Conference on Dis- Committec on the Peaccful Uses of Outer Space and the Committee on Disarmament: 16. Requcsts the Committec on the Pcaceful Uses of Outcr Space to report to the General Assembly at its thirtv-ninth session on thc outcomc of its considcration of thc ¿ubject rcfcrred to in paragraph 15 abovc: 17. Endorses thc rccommendation of thc Committee on thc Peaceful Uses of Outcr Spacc that, of the study projects proposed by the United Nations Conferencc on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses ofOuter Space, the fol- lowing three studies be carried out on a priority basis: (a) Assistance to countrics in studying their remote- sensing nccds and assessing appropriate systems for meeting such needs (United Nations, United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations Development Programme and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations): (h) The feasibility ofusing direct broadcasting satellites for educational purposes and of intemationally or region- ally owned space segments (United Nations, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and lnternational Telecommunication Union): (e) The feasibility of obtaining closer spacing of satel- lites in the geostationary orbit and their satisfactory coexistcnce, including a closer examination of techno- economic implications. particularly for dcveloping coun- tries, in order to ensure the most effective utilization of this orbit in the interest of ali countries (United Nations, lnternational Telecommunication Union and other organ- izations): 18. Approves the rccommendations of the Committee on thc Peaceful U ses of O u ter Space concerning the proce- dures for carrying out these studies; 19. Dendes that the United Nations should bear the travel and per dicm expenses of the experts to be appointed by the Secretary-General for carrying out the studies referred to in paragraph 17 above; 20. Afjirms that the interference that satellite systems to be newly cstablished may cause to systems already reg- istcrcd with thc lnternational Telecommunication Union shall not exceed the limits specified in the relevant provi- sion of the International Teleeommunication Union radio regulations applicable to space services; 21. Requests ali organs, organizations and bodies of the United Nations systcm and other intergovernmental organizations working in the field of outer space or on spaee-related matters to co-operate in the implementation of the recommendations of the Conference: 22. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its thirty-ninth session on the imple- mentation of the recommendations of the Conference; 23. Requests the specialized agencies and other inter- national organizations to continue and, where appropriate, enhance their co-operation with the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and to provide it with pro- gress reports on their work relating to the peaceful uses of outer space; 24. Takes note ofthe invitation by the Government of Austria to hold the twenty-seventh session ofthe Commit- tee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space at Vienna; 25. Decides to convene the twenty-seventh session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space at Vienna from 11 to 22 .lune 1984: 26. Requests the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to continue its work, in accordance with the armamcnt" (sce Offinal Record¡ o/ rhc (ienNal ·lsscmhlr, Thirtv-cigh1h Ses- mm, S11pp/cment No. l7 (A/J8/~7), para. 21 ). 100 General Assembly- Thirty-eighth Session present resolution, to consider, as appropriate, new projects in outer space activities and to submit a report to the General Assembly at its thirty-ninth session, including its views on which subjects should be studied in the future. 98th plenary meeting 15 December l 983 38/81. Comprehensive review of the whole question of peace-keeping operations in ali their aspects The General Assembly, Reca/ling its resolutions 1874 (S-IV) of 27 June 1963, 2006 (XIX) of 18 February 1965. 2053 A (XX) of 15 December 1965, 2249 (S-V) of23 May 1967, 2308 (XXII) of 13 December 1967, 2451 (XXIII) of 19 December 1968, 2670 (XXV) of 8 December 1970, 2835 (XXVI) of 17 December 1971, 2965 (XXVII) of 13 December 1972, 3091 (XXVIII) of 7 December 1973, 3239 (XXIX) of 29 November 1974, 3457 (XXX) of 10 December 1975, 31/ 105 of 15 December 1976, 32/106 of 15 December 1977, 33/114 of 18 December 1978, 34/53 of 23 November 1979, 35/121 of 11 December 1980, 36/37 of 18 Nov- ember 1981 and 37/93 of 10 December 1982, Taking account ofthe views expressed and issues raised on the question of peace-keeping during the debate on the ítem, Reaffirming the primary responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security, Conscious of the vital role played by United Nations peace-keeping forces in support of decisions of the Security Council in discharging its primary responsibility in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, Recognizing that the presence of United Nations peace- keeping forces authorized by the Security Council in con- flict areas demonstrates the common concern of Members ofthe United Nations in the preservation of stability and easing of tension in those areas, Aware ofthe extremely difficult financia! situation ofthe United Nations peace-keeping forces in the light of the heavy burden incurred by troop contributors, especially those from developing countries, Stressing the collective responsibility of Member States, in accordance with the Charter, to share equitably the financia! burdens of such operations established by the Security Council, which should continue to be conducted with maximum efficiency and economy, Urging, at the same time, that other areas of co- operation with and support for United Nations peace- keeping forces should be encouraged, Recognizing the need to enhance the efficiency and effec- tiveness of United Nations peace-keeping forces, Commending the Secretary-General for the way he is carrying out peace-keeping operations of the United Nations decided upon by the Security Council, Convinced that the importance of the issue of United Nations peace-keeping is such that the United Nations should continue to work for a comprehensive review ofthe whole question of peace-keeping operations in ali their aspects, Taking note of the report of the Special Committee on Peace-keeping Operations, 16 16 N38/381. 17 See A/38/132-S/15675 and Corr.l and 2. annex. sect. L para. 171. 18 See A/34/542, annex, sect. l. paras. 280-299. l. Expresses its conviction that peace-keeping opera- tions ofthe United Nations, conducted with the consent of the host country and with respect for its sovereignty and territorial integrit). in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. are an essential function of the United Nations, though not a substitute for the peaceful settle- ment of disputes and therefore of a temporary nature; .., Urges ali concerned to co-operate fully in the imple- mentation of United Nations peace-keeping operations; 3. Reaffirms and renews the mandate given to the Spe- cial Committee on Peace-keeping Operations by relevant resolutions of the General Assembly; 4. Expresses concern about the difficult financia! situa- tion of United Nations peace-keeping operations; 5. Urges again the Special Committee on Peace- keeping Operations, in accordance with its mandate, to renew its efforts to work towards the completion of agreed guidelines that will govern the conduct of United Nations peace-keeping operations in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, and to devote further attention to specific questions relating to the practica! implementation of peace-keeping operations; 6. Requests the Special Committee on Peace-keeping Operations to submit a status report on its present situa- tion, to determine the areas of possible progress and other arcas where progress would be difficult to achieve or is still pending, and to consider proposals to reactivate and rationalize its work; 7. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its thirty-ninth session the item entitled "Comprehensive review of the whole question of peace-keeping operations m ali their aspects". 98th plenary meeting 15 December 1983 38/82. Questions relating to information A The General Asscmblr. Recalling its resolutions 34/ l 8 l and 34/ l 82 of 18 December 1979, 35/201 of 16 December 1980, 36/149 A of 16 December 1981 and 3 7 /94 A and B of 1 O December 1982, Stressing anew the importance of the establishment of a new world information and communication order and, in this regard, recalling the relevant provisions of the Politi- cal Declaration of the Seventh Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held at New Delhi from 7 to 12 March 1983, 17 as well as the rele- vant provisions of the Final Declaration of the Sixth Con- ference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held at Havana from 3 to 9 September 1979, 18 of the Declaration of the Conference of Ministers for Foreign Affairs ofNon-Aligned Countries, held at New Delhi from 9 to 13 February 1981, 19 and of the fifth and sixth meetings of the Intergovernmental Council of Minis- ters of lnformation of Non-Aligned Countries, held at Georgetown in May 1981 and at Valletta in June 1982, Recalling the relevant resolutions adopted by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity at its eighteenth ordinary session, held at Nairobi from 24 to 27 June 1981, 2º ¡q See A/36/116 and, orr. l. annex. 2il See Ai36!534. annn 11

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