2. The session was opened by Mr. Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh, Chairman of the Sub-Commission on the Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities at its forty-fifth session, who made a statement. The Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Mr. Ibrahima Fall, addressed the Sub-Commission at its 1st meeting, on 1 August 1994.

3. The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. José Ayala Lasso, addressed the Sub-Commission at its 37th meeting, on 26 August 1994.

4. The session was attended by members of the Sub-Commission, by observers from States Members of the United Nations, by observers from non-member States and by representatives of United Nations bodies, specialized agencies, intergovernmental organizations, a national liberation movement and non-governmental organizations. An attendance list is given in annex II to the present report.

5. At its 1st and 2nd meetings, on 1 August 1994, the Sub-Commission elected the following officers by acclamation:

Chairperson: Ms. Judith Sefi Attah

Vice-Chairmen: Mr. José Bengoa

Mr. Volodymyr Boutkevitch

Ms. Linda Chavez

Rapporteur: Mr. Osman El-Hajjé

6. Also at its 1st meeting, the Sub-Commission had before it the provisional agenda for the forty-sixth session (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/1 and Add.1), drawn up in accordance with rule 5 of the rules of procedure of the functional commissions of the Economic and Social Council, on the basis of the draft provisional agenda considered by the Sub-Commission at its forty-fifth session in accordance with paragraph 3 of Economic and Social Council resolution 1894 (LVII).

7. At the same meeting, statements with regard to the provisional agenda for the forty-sixth session were made by Mr. Alfonso Martínez, Mr. Bossuyt, Mr. Eide, Mr. Joinet, Mr. Khan, Mr. Lindgren Alves, Mr. Maxim, Ms. Palley and Ms. Warzazi.

8. Ms. Warzazi proposed to merge agenda items 10 and 11, so that item 11, entitled "Independence and impartiality of the judiciary, jurors and assessors and the independence of lawyers", become a new sub-item (e) of item 10, with the same title.

9. Ms. Warzazi also proposed the deletion of agenda item 17 (b), entitled "Prevention of discrimination and protection of women", and the addition of a new item, entitled "Human rights of women" or a similar title to the same effect.

10. In connection with Ms. Warzazi's proposal on item 17 (b), Mr. Joinet proposed that the new agenda item relating to the prevention of discrimination against women should take the place of former agenda item 11.

11. At the same meeting, the agenda, as revised, was adopted without a vote.

12. For the text of the decision, see chapter II, section B, decision 1994/101.

13. For the text of the agenda as revised, see annex I to the present report.

14. At the 2nd meeting, on 1 August 1994, a statement with regard to the agenda for the forty-sixth session was made by Ms. Gwanmesia.

15. At its 3rd meeting, on 2 August 1994, statements relating to the establishment of a sessional working group on the right to compensation, referred to in Sub-Commission resolution 1993/29 of 25 August 1993, were made by Mr. Alfonso Martínez, Mr. Bossuyt, Mr. Eide, Ms. Forero Ucros, Mr. Guissé, Ms. Gwanmesia, Mr. Hakim, Mr. Hatano, Mr. Joinet, Mr. Khan, Ms. Palley and Ms. Warzazi.

16. At the same meeting, the Sub-Commission, upon the proposal of Mr. Joinet, took a vote by show of hands on the establishment of a separate working group on the right to compensation. The Sub-Commission decided by 11 votes to 8, with 4 abstentions, not to establish a separate working group on this question.

17. At the same meeting, upon the proposal of Mr. Eide, the Sub-Commission decided to establish a sessional working group on administration of justice and the question of compensation in place of a sessional working group on detention.

18. For the text of the decision, see chapter II, section B, decision 1994/104.

19. Also at its 3rd meeting, on 2 August 1994, the Sub-Commission decided to establish a sessional working group on methods of work of the Sub-Commission.

20. For the text of the decision, see chapter II, section B, decision 1994/105.

21. At its 3rd meeting, on 2 August 1994, the Chairperson announced that the working group on administration of justice and the question of compensation would be composed of Mr. Bengoa, Mr. Chernichenko, Mr. Fan, Ms. Gwanmesia and Ms. Palley.

22. At the same meeting, the Chairperson announced that the working group on methods of work would be composed of Mr. Alfonso Martínez, Mr. Chernichenko, Mr. Eide, Mr. Hatano and Ms. Warzazi.

23. At its 3rd meeting, on 2 August 1994, upon the recommendation of its officers, the Sub-Commission decided to invite a number of experts and Special Rapporteurs to participate in the meetings at which their reports were to be considered.

24. For the text of the decision, see chapter II, section B, decision 1994/106.

25. Also at its 3rd meeting, the Sub-Commission accepted the recommendation of its officers regarding the order of statements and limitation of the frequency and duration of statements, taking into account the guidelines the Sub-Commission had adopted at its forty-fourth session concerning its methods of work (resolution 1992/8). Statements could be made by members at any time. Statements by observers for organizations would be given priority over those by government observers. Members of the Sub-Commission were to be limited to statements of 20 minutes for one or more statements; observers for non-governmental organizations to one statement of 10 minutes and 16 minutes for a joint statement; observers for States to one statement of 10 minutes, and 5 minutes for statements immediately before voting when the country is implicated; for observers for intergovernmental organizations, specialized agencies and national liberation movements the same speaking time was proposed as for observers for States. It was also agreed that, with regard to statements equivalent to the right of reply, a first statement would be limited to 5 minutes and a second to 3 minutes. Special Rapporteurs would be permitted to speak for 35 minutes on their reports, to be divided between the introduction of the report and the concluding remarks.

26. Also at its 3rd meeting, the Sub-Commission, bearing in mind the respective priority of the items and the availability of the relevant documentation, accepted the recommendation of its officers to consider the items on its agenda in the following order: 1, 2, 6 (situation of human rights in Rwanda only), 5, 18, 16, 17, 6, 19, 20, 14, 4, 13, 3, 10, 11, 7, 8, 15, 12, 9, 21, 22.

27. Written communications transmitted by Governments and non-governmental organizations for circulation at the forty-sixth session of the Sub-Commission are mentioned in the chapter on the items to which the communications refer.

28. The Sub-Commission adopted resolutions 1994/1 to 1994/50 and took 19 decisions. The texts of these resolutions and decisions appear in chapter II, sections A and B respectively.

29. Draft resolutions and decisions for action or consideration by the Commission on Human Rights are set out in chapter I, sections A and B respectively.

30. Information concerning the administrative and programme budget implications of the resolutions and decisions adopted by the Sub-Commission at its forty-sixth session is provided in annex III.

31. A list of the resolutions referring to matters drawn to the attention of the Commission on Human Rights is contained in annex IV.

32. A list of studies under preparation, drawn up in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 1982/23, appears in annex V.

33. A list of documents issued for the forty-sixth session of the Sub-Commission appears in annex VI.

34. At its 3rd meeting, on 2 August 1994, statements relating to the observance of the minute of silence, in accordance with decision 1985/109 of 29 August 1985, were made by Mr. Alfonso Martínez, Mr. Bossuyt, Mr. Fan, Ms. Gwanmesia, Mr. Khalil, Ms. Palley, Ms. Warzazi and Mr. Yimer.

35. Subsequently, at the same meeting, the Sub-Commission decided to observe a minute of silence in honour of victims of all forms of violations of human rights in all regions of the world.

36. For the text of the decision, see chapter II, section B, decision 1994/103.

37. At its 36th meeting, on 26 August 1994, the Chairperson read out the following statement on behalf of the Sub-Commission:

"The Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities,

Expresses its concern at the aggravation of tension in Tajikistan,

Appeals to all parties concerned to abandon violence and promote Inter-Tajik political dialogue as the only means of achieving national reconciliation, establishing the rule of law and ensuring full observance of human rights,

Encourages the High Commissioner for Human Rights to facilitate within his mandate the resolution of the situation in Tajikistan."

38. At its 37th meeting, on 26 August 1994, upon the proposal of Mr. Bengoa and Mr. Decaux, the Sub-Commission decided to send a message of support to Mr. Leandro Despouy. The message reads as follows:

"Dear Mr. Despouy,

We note with concern the letter addressed to the Chairperson of the Sub-Commission at its forty-sixth session.

We are aware how complex your mission on behalf of the United Nations and the Organization of American States is, and, wishing to offer you our firm support in your task, take this opportunity to send you a message of warm solidarity.

We also wish to inform you that the Sub-Commission has adopted a resolution on the situation in Haiti, reaffirming its hope that a peaceful solution in the spirit of the Governor's Island Agreement can be found, leading to the restoration of democracy and the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Lastly, the members of the Sub-Commission wish to offer you our sincerest congratulations on the excellent reports you submitted to us this session.

Wishing you every success in your assignment, please accept the assurances of our highest consideration."

40. The Sub-Commission considered agenda item 3 at its 22nd, 26th and 36th meetings, on 17, 19 and 26 August 1994.

41. At the 22nd meeting, on 17 August 1994, the Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights at its fiftieth session, Mr. Peter van Wulfften Palthe, addressed the Sub-Commission.

42. At the 26th meeting, on 19 August 1994, Ms. Warzazi, Chairperson-Rapporteur of the sessional working group on methods of work of the Sub-Commission, presented the report of the Working Group (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/3).

43. In the general debate on the item, statements 1/ were made by the following members of the Sub-Commission: Mr. Alfonso Martínez (22nd), Mr. Bossuyt (36th), Ms. Chavez (26th, 36th), Mr. Chernichenko (26th), Ms. Daes (22nd), Ms. Forero Ucros (26th), Ms. Gwanmesia (22nd, 26th), Mr. Lindgren Alves (26th), Mr. Maxim (26th), Ms. Palley (22nd, 26th), Ms. Warzazi (22nd, 26th), Mr. Yimer (22nd, 26th) and Mr. Zhong (22nd, 26th).

44. A statement was made by the observer for the Ukraine (26th).

45. The Sub-Commission also heard a joint statement made by Amnesty International on behalf of 27 non-governmental organizations (26th).

Strengthening of the Centre for Human Rights

46. At the 37th meeting, on 26 August 1994, the Sub-Commission considered draft resolution E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/L.30/Rev.1, sponsored by Mr. Bengoa, Mr. Bossuyt, Mr. Boutkevitch, Ms. Chavez, Ms. Daes, Mr. El-Hajjé, Mr. Fan, Mr. Fix Zamudio, Ms. Forero Ucros, Mr. Guissé, Mr. Hatano, Mr. Hakim, Mr. Lindgren Alves, Mr. Maxim, Ms. Palley, Mr. Ramadhane, Ms. Warzazi and Mr. Yimer. Ms. Gwanmesia and Mr. Khalil subsequently joined as sponsors.

47. The draft resolution was adopted without a vote.

48. For the text as adopted see chapter II, section A, resolution 1994/32.

Sessional working group on methods of work of the Sub-Commission

49. At the 36th meeting, on 26 August 1994, Mr. Lindgren Alves orally proposed a draft decision concerning the sessional Working Group on Methods of Work of the Sub-Commission, the edited version of which read as follows:

"At its ..th meeting, on .. August 1994, the Sub-Commission decided, without a vote:

(a) To adopt the report of its sessional working group on the methods of work of the Sub-Commission, established pursuant to Sub-Commission resolution 1993/4 (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/3), including its recommendations, which should be strictly adhered to:

(b) That, at its forty-seventh session, on an experimental basis, item 6 will be considered as soon as the agenda is approved, to be followed immediately by agenda item 9, if the necessary documentation is available;

(c) To reconvene the sessional working group on the methods of work of the Sub-Commission to examine the advisability of adopting the practice suggested in subparagraph (b) for future sessions of the Sub-Commission."

50. At the same meeting, statements with regard to the proposal made by Mr. Lindgren Alves were made by Mr. Bossuyt, Ms. Chavez, Mr. Eide, Mr. Lindgren Alves and Ms. Palley.

51. The Sub-Commission subsequently decided to postpone consideration of the draft decision.

52. At its 37th meeting, on 26 August 1994, the Sub-Commission resumed consideration of the draft decision.

53. Statements in connection with the draft decision were made by Ms. Chavez, Mr. Decaux, Mr. Fan, Ms. Ferriol Echevarría, Mr. Fix Zamudio, Mr. Ibarra, Mr. Khan and Mr. Lindgren Alves.

54. At the same meeting, Mr. Lindgren Alves orally revised the draft decision by deleting, in subparagraph (b), the text beginning with the words "to be followed immediately" until the end of the text.

55. At the request of Mr. Bossuyt, a vote was taken on the draft decision. The draft decision, as revised, was adopted by 14 votes to 5, with 1 abstention.

56. For the text of the decision, see chapter II, decision 1994/117.

57. The Sub-Commission considered item 4 at its 23rd, 24th, 25th and 36th meetings, on 17, 18 and 26 August 1994.

58. The Sub-Commission had before it the following documents in connection with its consideration of the item:

Note by the Secretary-General (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/4);

Memorandum submitted by the International Labour Office (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/5);

Report submitted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/6);

Report of the Secretary-General prepared pursuant to Sub-Commission resolution 1993/29 (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/7 and Add.1);

Report of the Secretary-General on developments in the United Nations system concerning HIV and AIDS, prepared pursuant to Sub-Commission resolution 1993/31 (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/8);

Final report on human rights and the environment prepared by Ms. Fatma Zohra Ksentini, Special Rapporteur (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/9 and Corr.1);

Report of the second United Nations Regional Seminar on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/10 and Corr.1);

Plan of Action for the Elimination of Harmful Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/10/Add.1 and Corr.1);

Preliminary report on opposition to the impunity of perpetrators of human rights violations (economic, social and cultural rights), prepared by Mr. Guissé and Mr. Joinet, pursuant to Sub-Commission resolution 1993/37 (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/11 and Corr.1);

Written statement submitted by the American Association of Jurists, a non-governmental organization in consultative status (category II) (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/NGO/4);

Written statement submitted by the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund, Inc., a non-governmental organization in consultative status (category II) (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/NGO/24).

Written statement submitted by International Association of Educators for World Peace, a non-governmental organization on the Roster (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/NGO/36);

Written statement submitted by Human Rights Advocates, a non-governmental organization in consultative status (category II) (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/NGO/37).

59. At the 23rd meeting, on 17 August 1994, Ms. Fatma Zohra Ksentini introduced her final report (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/9 and Corr.1).

60. At the same meeting, Mr. Joinet introduced the preliminary report, prepared by Mr. Guissé and himself (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/11 and Corr.1).

61. A statement relating to the same preliminary report was made by Mr. Guissé at the 24th meeting, on 18 August 1994.

62. At the 24th meeting, on 18 August 1994, Ms. Warzazi introduced the Plan of Action for the Elimination of Harmful Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/10/Add.1 and Corr.1).

63. In the general debate on the item, statements 1/ were made by the following members of the Sub-Commission: Mr. Chernichenko (24th), Ms. Daes (24th), Ms. Forero Ucros (24th), Ms. Gwanmesia (25th), Mr. Ibarra (24th), Mr. Lindgren Alves (24th) and Mr. Yimer (24th).

64. At the 23rd meeting, on 17 August 1994, the observer for the World Health Organization made a statement.

65. Statements were also made by the observers for India (25th) and Japan (25th).

66. The Sub-Commission also heard statements by representatives of the following non-governmental organizations: African Association of Education for Development (25th), American Association of Jurists (24th), Consultative Council of Jewish Organizations (24th), Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children (25th), International Alliance of Women - Equal Rights, Equal Responsibilities (25th), International Association against Torture (24th), International Association of Educators for World Peace (24th), International Educational Development, Inc. (24th), International Federation for the Protection of the Rights of Ethnic, Religious, Linguistic and other Minorities (25th), International Federation Terre des Hommes (24th), International Fellowship of Reconciliation (24th, 25th), International Human Rights Association of American Minorities (24th), International League for the Rights and Liberation of Peoples (24th), International Lesbian and Gay Association (25th), International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (25th), Latin American Federation of Associations of Relatives of Disappeared Detainees (on behalf of Andean Commission of Jurists, International Commission of Jurists, Service Peace and Justice in Latin America and Women's International League for Peace and Freedom) (25th), Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund, Inc. (on behalf of Centre Europe-Tiers Monde, Defence for Children International, Disabled Peoples' International, Friends of the Earth International, Grand Council of the Crees, Habitat International Coalition, Human Rights Advocates, International Educational Development, Inc., International Federation of Human Rights, International Indian Treaty Council, International Islamic Federation of Student Organisations, International League for the Rights and Liberation of Peoples, International Movement for Fraternal Union Among Races and Peoples, Pax Christ International, World Association for the School as an Instrument of Peace, World Federation of Trade Unions, World Muslim Congress and the World University Service) (25th).

Minimum humanitarian standards

67. At the 36th meeting, on 26 August 1994, the Sub-Commission considered draft resolution E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/L.22, sponsored by Mr. Bossuyt, Ms. Chavez, Ms. Daes, Mr. Eide, Mr. Hatano, Mr. Joinet, Ms. Palley and Mr. Yimer.

68. A statement in connection with the draft resolution was made by Mr. Fan.

69. The draft resolution was adopted without a vote.

70. For the text as adopted see chapter II, section A, resolution 1994/26.

Human rights and the environment

71. At the 36th meeting, on 26 August 1994, the Sub-Commission considered draft resolution E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/L.24, sponsored by Mr. Alfonso Martínez, Mr. Boutkevitch, Mr. Chernichenko, Ms. Daes, Mr. Fan, Ms. Forero Ucros, Mr. Guissé, Ms. Gwanmesia, Mr. Hatano, Mr. Hakim, Mr. Joinet, Mr. Khan, Mr. Maxim, Ms. Palley, Mr. Ramadhane, Ms. Warzazi and Mr. Yimer.

72. Statements in connection with the draft resolution were made by Mr. Bossuyt, Ms. Chavez and Mr. Fan.

73. The draft resolution was adopted without a vote.

74. For the text as adopted see chapter II, section A, resolution 1994/27.

Recognition of gross and large-scale violations of human rights as an international crime

75. At the 36th meeting, on 26 August 1994, the Sub-Commission considered draft resolution E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/L.33, sponsored by Mr. Bengoa, Mr. Boutkevitch, Ms. Chavez, Ms. Daes, Mr. El-Hajjé, Mr. Fix Zamudio, Ms. Forero Ucros, Mr. Guissé, Ms. Gwanmesia, Mr. Hatano, Mr. Hakim, Mr. Khalil, Mr. Khan, Mr. Maxim, Ms. Palley, Mr. Ramadhane, Ms. Warzazi and Mr. Yimer. Mr. Bossuyt subsequently joined the sponsors.

76. Mr. Decaux proposed to amend operative paragraph 3, by adding, at the end of the paragraph the words "as well as relevant work of the International Law Commission;".

77. Statements in connection with the draft resolution and proposed amendment were made by Ms. Daes, Mr. Fan and Ms. Palley.

78. The amendment was accepted by the sponsors.

79. The draft resolution, as amended, was adopted without a vote.

80. For the text as adopted see chapter II, section A, resolution 1994/28.

Discrimination in the context of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

81. At the 36th meeting, on 26 August 1994, the Sub-Commission considered draft resolution E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/L.42, sponsored by Mr. Decaux, Mr. El-Hajjé, Ms. Forero Ucros, Mr. Hatano and Mr. Hakim. Mr. Boutkevitch subsequently joined the sponsors.

82. The draft resolution was adopted without a vote.

83. For the text as adopted see chapter II, section A, resolution 1994/29.

Obstacles to the establishment of a democratic society

84. At the 36th meeting, on 26 August 1994, the Sub-Commission considered draft resolution E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/L.43, sponsored by Mr. Bengoa, Mr. Bossuyt, Mr. Boutkevitch, Ms. Chavez, Mr. Chernichenko, Ms. Daes, Mr. El-Hajjé, Mr. Fix Zamudio, Ms. Forero Ucros, Mr. Guissé, Ms. Gwanmesia, Mr. Hatano, Mr. Hakim, Mr. Joinet, Mr. Khan, Mr. Lindgren Alves, Mr. Maxim, Ms. Palley and Mr. Ramadhane, which read as follows:

"The Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and protection of Minorities,

Bearing in mind the fulfilment of its mandate, as defined by the various resolutions of the Economic and Social Council and the Commission on Human Rights,

Pursuing the objectives laid down in the Charter of the United Nations in regard to the establishment of conditions for the maintenance of justice and the equal rights of men and women and promotion of social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,

Taking into consideration article 29, paragraph 2, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,

Bearing in mind that the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action adopted by the World Conference on Human Rights affirms that democracy, development and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms are interdependent and mutually reinforcing (A/CONF.157/23, para I.8),

Fully aware that the establishment of the conditions for a democratic society is essential for prevention of discrimination and protection of minorities,

1. Decides to include in the agenda of its forty-seventh session an item entitled 'Study of the elimination of obstacles to the establishment of a democratic society and conditions for the maintenance of such a society';

2. Entrusts the Chairman of the Sub-Commission with the task of requesting one of its members to prepare a working paper on that question for its forty-seventh session."

85. Ms. Warzazi proposed to amend the draft resolution by deleting operative paragraph 2. The amendment was not accepted by the sponsors.

86. Mr. Decaux proposed to postpone the consideration of the draft resolution until the next session.

87. Statements in connection with the draft resolution, proposed amendment and proposal to postpone, were made by Mr. Decaux, Mr. El-Hajjé, Ms. Palley, Ms. Warzazi and Mr. Yimer.

88. The Sub-Commission subsequently decided, without a vote, to postpone consideration of draft resolution E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/L.43 until its forty-seventh session.

89. For the text of the decision, see chapter II, section B, decision 1994/114.

Traditional practices affecting the health of women and children

90. At the 36th meeting, on 26 August 1994, the Sub-Commission considered draft resolution E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/L.51, sponsored by Mr. Bengoa, Mr. Bossuyt, Mr. Chernichenko, Ms. Daes, Mr. Decaux, Mr. Fan, Mr. Fix Zamudio, Ms. Forero Ucros, Ms. Gwanmesia, Mr. Hakim, Mr. Hatano, Mr. Khalil, Mr. Khan, Mr. Lindgren Alves, Mr. Maxim, Ms. Palley, Mr. Ramadhane and Mr. Yimer. Ms. Chavez and Mr. Boutkevitch subsequently joined the sponsors.

91. The draft resolution was adopted without a vote.

92. For the text as adopted see chapter II, section A, resolution 1994/30.

A. Measures to combat racism and racial discrimination and the role of the Sub-Commission

93. The Sub-Commission considered sub-item (a) of agenda item 5 at its 5th, 6th, 7th and 17th meetings on 3, 4, 5 and 12 August 1994.

94. The Sub-Commission had before it the following document in connection with its consideration of the sub-item:

Report of the Secretary-General on efforts made by United Nations bodies to prevent and combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/12);

Note by the Secretary-General (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/37);

Letter dated 27 April 1994 from the Chairman of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination addressed to the Chairman of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/38);

Note verbale dated 28 July 1994 from the Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to the United Nations Office and Other International Organizations at Geneva addressed to the Chairman of the forty-fifth session of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/46);

Report by Mr. M. Glélé-Ahanhanzo, Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, submitted pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/20 (E/CN.4/1994/66).

95. In the general debate on the sub-item, statements 1/ were made by the following members of the Sub-Commission: Mr. Alfonso Martínez (7th), Mr. Bengoa (7th), Mr. Boutkevitch (7th), Ms. Chavez (7th), Mr. Eide (5th, 6th), Mr. El-Hajjé (6th), Mr. Guissé (5th), Ms. Gwanmesia (7th), Mr. Hakim (7th), Mr. Joinet (7th), Ms. Forero Ucros (6th), Mr. Lindgren Alves (6th), Ms. Palley (7th), Mr. Ramadhane (7th) and Ms. Warzazi (6th).

96. Statements were made by the observers for Germany (7th), India (7th), Iraq (7th), Myanmar (7th) and Turkey (6th).

97. Statements were made by representatives of the following non-governmental organizations: Anti-Slavery International (7th), Centre Europe-Tiers Monde (5th), International Association against Torture (6th), International Association of Educators for World Peace (6th), International Council of Jewish Women (5th), International Educational Development (7th), International Federation for the Protection of the Rights of Ethnic, Religious, Linguistic and other Minorities (6th), International Fellowship of Reconciliation (5th), International Human Rights Association of American Minorities (6th), International Movement against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (6th), International Organization for the Development of Freedom of Education (5th), Minority Rights Group (5th), Movement against Racism and for Friendship among Peoples (6th) and World Jewish Congress (5th).

98. Statements equivalent to the right of reply were made by the observers for Germany (7th), India (7th), Iraq (7th) and Myanmar (7th).

99. At the 17th meeting, on 12 August 1994, the Sub-Commission considered draft resolution E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/L.3, sponsored by Mr. Alfonso Martínez, Mr. Bengoa, Mr. Bossuyt, Mr. Boutkevitch, Ms. Chavez, Mr. Chernichenko, Mr. Eide, Mr. El-Hajjé, Ms. Forero Ucros, Mr. Guissé, Ms. Gwanmesia, Mr. Hakim, Mr. Hatano, Mr. Joinet, Mr. Khan, Ms. Koufa, Mr. Limón Rojas, Mr. Lindgren Alves, Mr. Maxim, Ms. Mbonu, Ms. Palley, Mr. Ramadhane and Ms. Warzazi.

100. The draft resolution was adopted without a vote.

101. For the text of the resolution as adopted, see chapter II, section A, resolution 1994/2.

102. The Sub-Commission considered sub-item (b) of agenda item 5 at its 5th, 6th, 7th and 17th meetings, on 3, 4, 5 and 12 August 1994.

103. In connection with its consideration of the sub-item, the Sub-Commission had before it the preliminary report on monitoring the transition to democracy in South Africa, submitted by Ms. Judith Sefi Attah, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Sub-Commission resolution 1992/6 (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1993/11), the report on the mission to South Africa by the Special Rapporteur (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1993/11/Add.1) and a note by the secretariat (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/13).

104. At the 6th meeting, on 4 August 1994, the Special Rapporteur, Ms. Judith Sefi Attah, made a statement.

105. In the general debate on the sub-item, statements 1/ were made by the following members of the Sub-Commission: Mr. Alfonso Martínez (7th), Ms. Attah (7th), Mr. Bengoa (7th), Mr. Boutkevitch (7th), Ms. Chavez (7th), Mr. Eide (5th, 6th), Mr. Fan (6th), Ms. Forero Ucros (6th), Mr. Guissé (5th), Ms. Gwanmesia (7th), Mr. El-Hajjé (6th), Mr. Hakim (7th), Mr. Joinet (7th), Mr. Khalifa (7th), Ms. Koufa (7th), Mr. Lindgren Alves (6th), Ms. Palley (7th), Ms. Warzazi (6th) and Mr. Yimer (6th).

106. Statements were made by the observers for South Africa (6th) and Chile (6th).

107. The Sub-Commission also heard statements by representatives of the following non-governmental organizations: Anti-Slavery International (7th), International Association against Torture (6th), International Lesbian and Gay Association (5th) and International Movement against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (6th).

108. At the 7th meeting, on 5 August 1994, the Special Rapporteur made her concluding remarks.

109. At the 17th meeting, on 12 August 1994, the Sub-Commission considered draft resolution E/CN.4/Sub.2/1994/L.4, sponsored by Mr. Bengoa, Mr. Bossuyt, Mr. Boutkevitch, Ms. Chavez, Mr. Chernichenko, Mr. Eide, Mr. Fan, Ms. Forero Ucros, Mr. Guissé, Ms. Gwanmesia, Mr. Hatano, Mr. Joinet, Mr. Khalifa, Ms. Koufa, Mr. Maxim, Ms. Palley and Mr. Yimer.

110. The draft resolution was adopted without a vote.

111. For the text of the resolution as adopted, see chapter II, section A, resolution 1994/3.

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