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activities of the Field Operation and to continue to cooperate and share
information with the Special Rapporteur, in order to assist him in fulfilling
his mandate;
17.
Welcomes also the cooperation the Government of Rwanda has
extended to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Special
Rapporteur and the Human Rights Field Operation in Rwanda and the acceptance
by the Government of Rwanda of the deployment of human rights field officers
throughout the country and, with a view to further strengthening a climate of
mutual confidence and enabling authorities in Rwanda to take immediate action
on the findings of the Field Operation, encourages dialogue on human rights
issues between the Field Operation and the appropriate authorities at the
level of commune, prefecture, and relevant government ministries;
18.
Commends the contribution of human rights officers and the United
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to the promotion and protection of
human rights in Rwanda, recognizes that a strong human rights component is an
integral and indispensable element of the United Nations response to the
situation in Rwanda, and encourages all agencies and organizations of the
United Nations system active in Rwanda to coordinate closely with the Field
Operation;
19.
Recognizes the importance of the Human Rights Field Operation in
Rwanda in contributing to reconciliation and the establishment of confidence
in the country, recommends the strengthening of its presence throughout Rwanda
as well as the allocation of sufficient funds and logistical support for that
purpose, taking into account the need to train local human rights observers
and deploy a sufficient number of human rights field officers, recognizes also
the need for programmes of technical assistance and advisory services for and
in consultation with the Government of Rwanda and for Rwandan human rights
organizations, and notes in particular the importance of strengthening the
institutional capacity of the Rwandan judiciary and the urgent need for
adequate resources in this area;
20.
Calls upon all States to respond to the appeal of the United
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and contribute urgently to the
costs of the Human Rights Field Operation in Rwanda and to work for lasting
solutions to its financing problems, including through the regular budget of
the United Nations;
21.
Requests the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to
report on the activities of the Human Rights Field Operation in Rwanda to the
Commission on Human Rights at its fifty-third session and to the General
Assembly at its fifty-second session.
82nd plenary meeting
12 December 1996