Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of
Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples
A/RES/74/113
Reiterating its conviction of the need for the eradication of colonialism, as well
as racial discrimination and violations of basic human rights,
Noting with satisfaction the continued efforts of the Special Committee in
contributing to the effective and complete implementation of the Declaration and
other relevant resolutions of the United Nations on decolonization,
Stressing the importance of the formal participation of all administering Powers
in the work of the Special Committee with regard to the relevant Territories under
their administration in accordance with Article 73 of the Charter of the United
Nations,
Noting with satisfaction the cooperation and active participation of certain
administering Powers in the work of the Special Committee, and encouraging the
others also to do so,
Noting that the Caribbean regional seminar was held in Grand Anse, Grenada,
from 2 to 4 May 2019,
1.
Reaffirms its resolution 1514 (XV) and all other resolutions and decisions
on decolonization, including its resolution 65/119, by which it declared the period
2011–2020 the Third International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism, and
calls upon the administering Powers, in accordance with those resolutions, to take all
steps necessary to enable the peoples of the Non-Self-Governing Territories to
exercise fully as soon as possible their right to self-determination, including
independence, on a case-by-case basis;
2.
Reaffirms once again that the existence of colonialism in any form or
manifestation, including economic exploitation, is incompatible with the Charter of
the United Nations, the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial
Countries and Peoples and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 2
3.
Reaffirms its determination to continue to take all steps necessary to bring
about the complete and speedy eradication of colonialism and the faithful observance
by all States of the relevant provisions of the Charter, the Declaration on the Granting
of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights;
4.
Affirms its support once again for the aspirations of the peoples under
colonial rule to exercise their right to self-determination, including independence, in
accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations on decolonization;
5.
Calls upon the administering Power of each Territory on the agenda of the
Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the
Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples to
cooperate fully in the work of the Special Committee and to parti cipate formally in
its future sessions and seminars;
6.
Calls upon the administering Powers to cooperate fully with the Special
Committee to develop and finalize, as soon as possible, a constructive programme of
work on a case-by-case basis for the Non-Self-Governing Territories to facilitate the
implementation of the mandate of the Special Committee and the relevant resolutions
on decolonization, including resolutions on specific Territories;
7.
Recalls with satisfaction the professional, open and transparent conduct of
both the February 2006 and the October 2007 referendums to determine the future
status of Tokelau, monitored by the United Nations;
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Resolution 217 A (III).
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