A/RES/68/30
Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling,
Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction
Geneva (2010), Phnom Penh (2011) and Geneva (2012), and the First Review
Conference of the States Parties to the Convention, held in Nairobi (2004),
Recalling also the Second Review Conference of the States Parties to the
Convention, held in Cartagena, Colombia, from 30 November to 4 December 2009,
at which the international community reviewed the implementation of the
Convention and the States parties adopted the Cartagena Declaration and the
Cartagena Action Plan 2010–2014 to support enhanced implementation and
promotion of the Convention,
Noting with satisfaction that an additional State has ratified the Convention,
bringing the total number of States that have formally accepted the obligations of
the Convention to 161,
Emphasizing the desirability of attracting the adherence of all States to the
Convention, and determined to work strenuously towards the promotion of its
universalization and norms,
Noting with regret that anti-personnel mines continue to be used in some
conflicts around the world, causing human suffering and impeding post-conflict
development,
1.
Invites all States that have not signed the Convention on the Prohibition
of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on
Their Destruction 1 to accede to it without delay;
2.
Urges the one remaining State that has signed but has not ratified the
Convention to ratify it without delay;
3.
Stresses the importance of the full and effective implementation of and
compliance with the Convention, including through the continued implementation of
the Cartagena Action Plan 2010–2014;
4.
Urges all States parties to provide the Secretary-General with complete
and timely information as required under article 7 of the Convention in order to
promote transparency and compliance with the Convention;
5.
Invites all States that have not ratified the Convention or acceded to it to
provide, on a voluntary basis, information to make global mine action efforts more
effective;
6.
Renews its call upon all States and other relevant parties to work together
to promote, support and advance the care, rehabilitation and social and economic
reintegration of mine victims, mine risk education programmes and the removal and
destruction of anti-personnel mines placed or stockpiled throughout the world;
7.
Urges all States to remain seized of the issue at the highest political level
and, where in a position to do so, to promote adherence to the Convention through
bilateral, subregional, regional and multilateral contacts, outreach, seminars and
other means;
8.
Reiterates its invitation and encouragement to all interested States, the
United Nations, other relevant international organizations or institutions, regional
organizations, the International Committee of the Red Cross and relevant nongovernmental organizations to attend the Thirteenth Meeting of the States Parties to
the Convention, to be held in Geneva from 2 to 5 December 2013, and to participate
in the future meeting programme of the Convention;
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