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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,
Mindful of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women,6 in
particular of the obligation of States to treat men and women equally in all stages of procedures in courts and
tribunals,
Calling attention to the numerous international standards in the field of the administration of justice,
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,
Recalling the Guidelines for Action on Children in the Criminal Justice System7 and the establishment
of a coordination panel on technical advice and assistance in juvenile justice,
Emphasizing that the right to access to justice as contained in applicable international human rights
instruments forms an important basis for strengthening the rule of law through the administration of justice,
Mindful of the importance of establishing the rule of law and promoting human rights in the
administration of justice, in particular in post-conflict situations, as a crucial contribution to building peace
and justice,
Recalling its resolution 52/124 of 12 December 1997, and taking note of Commission on Human Rights
resolution 1998/39 of 17 April 19988 and Economic and Social Council resolution 1999/28 of 28 July 1999
on the administration of juvenile justice,9
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
mechanisms and procedures, as well as adequate resources, to ensure the full implementation of those
standards;
3. Invites Governments to provide training, including gender-sensitive training, in human rights in
the administration of justice, including juvenile justice, to all judges, lawyers, prosecutors, social workers,
immigration and police officers, and other professionals concerned, including personnel deployed in
international field presences;
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7
Resolution 34/180, annex.
Economic and Social Council resolution 1997/30, annex.
8
See Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, 1998, Supplement No. 3 (E/1998/23), chap. II,
sect. A.
9
E/1999/INF/2/Add.2. For the final text, see Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, 1999,
Supplement No. 1 (E/1999/99).
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