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Bearing in mind also the relevant principles embodied in the Convention against Torture and Other
Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment,5 the International Convention on the Elimination
of All Forms of Racial Discrimination6 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child,7
Mindful of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women,8 in
particular of the obligation of States to treat men and women equally in all stages of procedures in courts
and tribunals,
Recalling in particular article 37 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, according to which
every child deprived of liberty shall be treated in a manner which takes into account the needs of persons
of his or her age,
Calling attention to the numerous international standards in the field of the administration of justice,
Welcoming the Guidelines for Action on Children in the Criminal Justice System,9 including the
establishment of a coordination panel on technical advice and assistance in juvenile justice,
Welcoming also the important work of the Commission on Human Rights and the Commission on
Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in the field of human rights in the administration of justice, and
emphasizing the importance of coordinating the activities carried out under their responsibility,
Acknowledging the important role of the regional commissions, the specialized agencies and United
Nations institutes in the areas of human rights and crime prevention and criminal justice and of other
organizations of the United Nations system, as well as intergovernmental and non-governmental
organizations, including national professional associations concerned with promoting United Nations
standards in this field,
Aware of the need for special vigilance with regard to the vulnerable situation of children and
juveniles, as well as women and girls in detention,
1. Reaffirms the importance of the full and effective implementation of all United Nations standards
on human rights in the administration of justice;
2. Reiterates its call to all Member States to spare no effort in providing for effective legislative
and other mechanisms and procedures, as well as adequate resources, to ensure the full implementation
of those standards;
5
Resolution 39/46, annex.
6
Resolution 2106 A (XX), annex.
7
Resolution 44/25, annex.
8
Resolution 34/180, annex.
9
Economic and Social Council resolution 1997/30, annex.
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