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issue of the representation of women in the Secretariat,
Taking note with appreciation of the report of the Joint Inspection
Unit, 8/
1.
Expresses its concern that the goals set in its resolution 45/239
C of 21 December 1990 may not be met;
2.
Urges the Secretary-General to implement fully the strategic plan
of action for the improvement of the status of women in the Secretariat
1995-2000; 9/
3.
Requests the Secretary-General to include full implementation of
the strategic plan of action as a specific performance indicator in the
performance appraisal of all managers;
4.
Appeals to all Member States to support the efforts of the United
Nations, the specialized agencies and related organizations to increase the
participation of women in posts in the Professional category and above, by
identifying and nominating more women candidates with the requisite
qualifications, especially for senior policy-level and decision-making posts,
encouraging more women to apply for vacant posts and to sit for the national
competitive examinations where applicable, and creating and maintaining
national rosters of women candidates to be shared with the United Nations, the
specialized agencies and related organizations;
5.
Notes the intention of the Secretary-General to include the
activities of the Focal Point for Women in his proposed programme budget for
the biennium 1996-1997;
6.
Requests the Secretary-General to enable, from within existing
resources, the Focal Point for Women effectively to monitor and to facilitate
progress in the implementation of the strategic plan of action;
7.
Urges Member States to make voluntary contributions to that end;
IV. Administration of justice in the Secretariat
Welcoming the intention of the Secretary-General to strengthen the
internal justice system of the Organization,
Noting the intention of the Secretary-General to achieve this by
facilitating the earlier resolution of disputes before they become formal
appeals and professionalizing the appeals and disciplinary machinery,
1.
Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to consult fully
with the staff representatives in the development of a new system of internal
justice;
2.
Requests the Secretary-General to submit a detailed proposal
covering, inter alia, the specific institutional, legal and procedural changes
required in this regard during the resumed forty-ninth session of the General
Assembly in early 1995, and decides to continue its consideration of this
issue during the resumed session;
8/
A/49/176, annex.
9/
A/49/587 and Corr.1, sect. IV.
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