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21 October 75 X. Lehmann/sg 38O2 87S

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POPOVIC REFERENCE YOUR 317 TO HENUIG, MESSAGE PROM SECGEH ON ANNIVERSARY OF WINSCHOTElJt UK ^TOWKf WAS MAILED BY US OCTOBER 17 MSD CABLED TO DE BOER BY NETHERLANDS PERMANENT MISSION DODAY AS TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM SECGEN NOT POSSIBLE. REGARDS, AHMED

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This is the text of the Secretary-General's message sent to Ms. Gerry M. de Boer on October

£ waa very interested to learn of your plans to celebsrate United Nations Bay on S4 October, and the first anniversary of Winschoten ti«H. Town. I would like to congratulate the Hetlierlanfis United Nations Association and the Winschoten Committee on this imaginative programme. It is particularly rewarding and encouraging when citizens involve themselves positively ani constructively in the concerns of the United Nations. For this involvement and assistance we are deeply grateful, and X send to all. who are coaGeame in this venture my most warm thanks and good wishes Yowra

Kurt Waldlteim

Ms* Gerry M, de Boer Netherlands United Nations Association Koninginnegracht 14O Netherlands RRJ/wve ce

15 October 1975

Pear Ks. <3e Boer, X was very interested to learn of yoor plans to eeleforate United Nations pay «m 24 October, and the first anniversary of VJinschoton U«JU Town. X wooltf lite to congratulate the ScftiMrlante 13&ifc©$ Nations Association and. the Wi^schoten Co&mitfcQe on this imaginative orograitsae. it is particularly citizens iuvolva

of the 3ftit<&3 nations* this i.nvolva«en;t and assistance we afc«£aly and £ senct t0 all ^3jo ore ii% this venture ray most van* thanks and good wishes. Yours sincerely ,

Kurt

essrry M* de Boer United Nations Association *?•- UNITED NATIONS UNIES

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM MEMORANDUM INTERIEUR

TO: Mr. Rafeeuddin Ahmed DATE: October 1975 A: Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General REFERENCE:

THROUGH: S/C DE:

FROM: Robert Rhodes James DE: Principal Officer Offices of the Secretary-General SUBJECT: OBJET: The attached

The S-G has been asked to open the special UN Day celebrations at Winschoten U.K. Town on 24 October with a telephone message. Georg has told me that this is not possible, but that a message should be sent. I felt that a signed letter would be particularly appreciated, and I enclose a draft for his consideration. ti&tf ••-•?. \. 3« t_.' '.' * .' . '•',". Koninginnegrjcht Mo ".'.''* •*'' * ;•,' ' '.'' .",''•- 's-Gravcnl>.ij;e : , . ' ' - ' . ''••->• ... .. Telofoon 6385W I j -.r*-1''" •'•"'?". . . ' . Giro 12612 ."r-r:,^"',;-"M •; < • .

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v. '.,'', -..",. Dear'I'lichaol, v.'••'..- \-;'..>'' October 24th is approaching rapidly, and we're planning several -,;.-"- •-..':"/.''..activities to commemorate 30 years TJ.1T. I,:/.-. As you--knov, "1/inschoten U.IT. Town" will celebrate its first birthday T.^ :•"-.- on that day and plans for several festivities are well on their way.

;-' < -/IntentioiD are to: \.: ' :~ collect money for a project in Bangla Desh. D fl 10.000 has been ,;_- ;•'/- "; collected so far, another D fl 10.000 are required to fulfill the ,'f • ' ".'./._ obligations that V/inschoten has committed itself toj "\ :'•'.-- an oxihibition on Bangla Dosh, centring on the positive aspects of : '< ;; successful projects carried out by other groups in the Dutch society, -:! ' will be. organised i'l the cultural centre; >.••*• - • •f • • '•• ••- a school project on Bangla Desh will be carried out; \: • -. ~ on October 24th a~cultural manifestation v;ill bo held, reflecting tho •[ spirit of the U.N. (cooperation of many cultural societies). Entrance '' . ••••- fees will also .be destined for the Bangla Desh project; '.'• .-'•-. X- :t _ ~ most probably our- staff will develop and give guidance to a U.IT. model ;; •,•• . ; . simulation game for pupils of the local secondary school and the ' -' .teachers' training college; . • • , .-' • ~ contacts are beings established with Slovenj Gradec, the town in ' .;••' • Yugoslavia that is interested in becoming the second U.N. Town. The highlight for the population of Hinschoten will definitely be the celebration on_ the evening of October 24th.

The Committee UinGch'oten U.IT. -Town has come up with the idea to request( Hurt Ualdheim to give a message that evening. Perhaps he could open tho \pr.niDentation (around 20.00 hrs) by telephone. We would be very grateful yea; could enquire if this is possible. Thanking you in advance and hoping all is well in London, with my best regards,

rerry M. de Boer x RRJ/wvc cc. Mr. Rothermel

Mr. Rafeeuddin Ahmed 9 October 1975 Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General

Robert Rhodes Jaraes Principal Officer Offices of the Secretary-General The attached

The S-G has been asked to open the special UN Day celebrations at Winschoten U.N. Town on 24 October with a telephone message* Georg has told me that this is not possible, but that a message should be sent. I felt that a signed letter would be particularly appreciated, and I *«*.* enclose a -draft for his consideration. RRJ/wvc cc. T. Rotherrael

9 October 1975

Sear Ms. de Boer, I was very interested to learn of your plans to celebrate United Stations Day on 24 October and the first anniversary of "Winschoten U.KU Town", and I wtild like to congratulate the Netherlands United Hations Association and the Winschoten Committee on this imaginative programme* I was particularly glad to see that it emphasises practical assistance and involvement in United nations concerns* It is very easy to express support for the world Organization and international co-operation, but it is much more rewarding for citizens to involve themselves person- ally and constructively in these concerns and thereby to assist us in our difficult work* For this involvement and this assistance we are deeply grateful, and 1 send to all who are concerned in this venture my most warm thanks and best wishes* Yours sincerely,

Kurt Waldheim

©erry Netherlands United Nations Association igiiinegracht I4O 1 s~Gravenhage Netherlands ,,'VJ.K.O

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Uw kenmerk Ons kenmerk Ondenverp • Datum _Winsch.Vffstad 2nd September 1975 . ; ''Michael Popovic ; ''•• United ITations Information Centre '';?.14 -15 Stratford Piece "'•'"' London \J I -

'::':'-October 24th is approaching rapidly, and we're planning several ;-,.activities to commemorate 30 years U.IT. "* ' As you-know, "\7inschoten U-H". Town" will celebrate its first birthday on that day and plans for several festivities are well on their way. "..'•Intentions are tos •:'.*• collect money for a project in Bangla Desh. D fl 10.000 has been collected so far, another D fl 10.000 are required to fulfill the . /.obligations that Winschoten has committed itself toj '...» an exihibition on Bangla Dash, centring on the positive aspects of successful projects carried out by other groups in the Dutch society will be organised ill the cultural centre; " • . . / • — a school project on Bangla Desh will be carried out; - on October 24th ancultural manifestation will be held, reflecting the spirit of the U.N. (cooperation of many cultural societies). Entrance •'•-'• fees will also ,.be destined for the Bangla Desh project; 'V ' • ~ raost probably our- staff will develop and give guidance to a U.IT, model .'-./ . simulation game for pupils of the local secondary school and the teachers' training collogej . ,.. • -contacts are beings established with Slovenj Gradec, the town in Yugoslavia that ia interested in becoming the second U.N. Town. The highlight for the population of 1/inschoten will definitely be the celebration on_ the evening of October 24th. The Committee Win^choten U.N. -Town has come up with the idea to request i.\Kurt Vteldheim to give-a message that evening. Perhaps he could open the Manifestation (around 20.00 hrs) by telephone. V/e would be very grateful, you could enquire if this is possible. . . Thanking you in advance and hoping all is well in London, • :' '•'< with my best regards,

Ms. Gerry M. de Boer x A*- * I'B/f 1 bf. RA/FMG/MP/TR C aL ^ CCS SG R.R. James

9 September 1975

Dear Mrs* Godkin, 1 wish to thank you for your kind letter of 27 August 1975 regarding the International Festival to be held in Auckland on 22 October 1075. I am pleased to enclose the Secretary-General's message for the occasion which is sent with his warmest wishes* with kind regards, Yours sincerely.

Georg Hennig Deputy Executive Assistant

Mrs. Phyllis E. Godkin Chairman, International Festival Committee United nations Association of Hew Zealand Information Centre Room 44A, Lewis Eady Buildings 192 Queen Street, Auckland 1 0 Message by the Secretary-General to the'Auckland, New Zealand, International Festival,^ 24 jbctober 1975

I was very glad to learn of the initiative of the Auckland Branch of the United Nations Association and other citizens' groups to hold this Festival to celebrate United Nations Day and International Women's Year. New Zealand, one of the founder members of the United Nations thirty years ago, has consistently played a most significant and constructive role in the work of the World Organization. These tasks have expanded so greatly, and so many new ones have developed, since 1945, that we should remind ourselves that our dominant purpose is and will remain the achievement and maintenance of peace. If mankind cannot achieve that primary objective, then all our other aspirations will be fruitless. Thus, on this occasion and on this day, recalling the tragic and terrible circumstances that made the United Nations necessary, let us remember that our first and most vital task is "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war". And we must recognize that we undertake this task in a dangerous and divided world. But this is not our only task. We see a world divided not only politically, but economically. We see a vast, and increasing, gulf between an affluent minority 2 -

Women's Year, and particularly the World Conference held in Mexico City in June, has given publicity to one of the most serious - discrimination based on sex. This is not only morally unacceptable, but it represents a failure to recognize the immense potential contribution of half of the human race. This situation certainly cannot be tolerated by an Organization dedicated "to re- affirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women, and of nations large and small". International Women's Year cannot, in itself, resolve this situation. But it is my hope and belief that it will lead to a new awareness of the human and economic price j which is being paid for neglecting this great human resource. In sending you my best wishes for a successful meeting, I should like to emphasize to you the importance that I - 3 -

place upon the role of the individual citizen in the work of the United Nations. We need your active involvement, support, and commitment if we are to meet the great problems that confront the United Nations as it celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, X am sure that I do not ask you for it in vain. Message by the Secretary-General to the Auckland, New Zealand, International Festival, 22 October 1975

I was very glad to learn of the initiative of the Auckland Branch of the United Nations Association and other citizens' groups to hold this Festival to celebrate United Nations Day and International Women's Year. New Zealand, one of the founder members of the United Nations thirty years ago, has consistently played a most significant and constructive role in the work of the World Organization. These tasks have expanded so greatly, and so many new ones have developed, since 1945, that we should remind ourselves that our dominant purpose is and will remain the achievement and maintenance of peace. If mankind cannot achieve that primary objective, then all our other aspirations will be fruitless. Thus, on this occasion and on this day, recalling the tragic and terrible circumstances that made the United Nations necessary, let us remember that our first and most vital task is "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war". And we must recognize that we undertake this task in a dangerous and divided world. i But this is not our only task. We see a world divided not only politically, but economically. We see a vast, and increasing, gulf between an affluent minority - 2 -

and a majority that lives in poverty or near-poverty. It is a world in which over 50O million people live on the verge of actual starvation, and in which more than 80O million are illiterate. This economic inequity represents a major obstacle to the creation of international political stability, and it is one which the United Nations is now endeavouring to remove. But there are other inequities, and International Women's Year, and particularly the World Conference held in Mexico City in June, has given publicity to one of the most serious - discrimination based on sex. This is not only morally unacceptable, but it represents a failure to recognize the immense potential contribution of half of the human race. This situation certainly cannot be tolerated by an Organization dedicated "to re- affirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women, and of nations large and small". International Women's Year cannot, in itself, resolve this situation. But it is my hope and belief that it will lead to a new awareness of the human and economic price .1 ' which is being paid for neglecting this great human resource. In sending you my best wishes for a successful meeting, I should like to emphasize to you the importance that I - 3 -

place upon the role of the individual citizen in the work of the United Nations. We need your active involvement, support, and commitment if we are to meet the great problems that confront the United Nations as it celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, I am sure that I do not ask you for it in vain. 9 September 1975

Dear Mrs* Godkin, I wish to thank you for your kind letter of 27 August 1975 regarding the International Festival to be held in Auckland on 22 October 1975. X am pleased to enclose the Secretary-Generalfs message for the occasion which is sent with his warmest wishes. With kind regards, Yours sincerely,

Georg Hennig Deputy Executive Assistant

Mrs. Phyllis E. Godkin Chairman, International Festival Committee United Nations Association of Mew Zealand information Centre Room 44A, Lewis Eady Buildings 192 Queen Street* Auckland 1 UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION

OF NEW ZEALAND. INC Information Centre, (AUCKLAND BRANCH) Room 44A, Lewis Eady Buildings, 192 Quean Street, Auckland, 1. Tel. 362-681 (Monday Afternoons) P.O. Box3417, Auckland, 1. 27 August 1975

Mr Georg Hennig, Deputy Executive Assistant, Executive Office of the Secretary-General, United Nations, New York, NY 10017, United States of America.

Dear Mr Hennig,

Irefer to your letter of 23 May 1975 regarding the International Festival to be held in Auckland on 22 October 1975 to celebrate United Nations Day 1975 and in recognition of International Women's Year.

On behalf of the Joint Committee organising the Festival we are disappointed that the Secretary-General is unable to attend, but can appreciate the reasons why this cannot be. However you will most probably be aware that Mrs Margaret K, Bruce, Deputy Secretary-General of International Women's Year, is planning to visit New Zealand at this time and we are delighted she will be available to attend and be the key-note speaker at the Festival.

You mention in your letter that the Secretary-General would be prepared to send a message to those participating in the Festival. Would it be possible for this message to be prepared and' despatched as soon as possible in order that it may be printed in the Souvenir Programme being prepared for the occasion.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Yours sincerely, ~ "

(Mrs) Phyllis E. Gddkin President - United Nations Association of New Zealand (Inc.) Auckland Branch Chairman - International Festival Committee TR/akfo bf. IK/GH/FMG/TR/IL

23 Nay 1975

Dear Mrs* On befealf of SJ.Q Secretary-General* 1 wish to acknowledge 3?ror kisifi letter of 12 May, imrlt- ing t&e Secretary-General to b© gnaagfe of bonoiar at ê 2nl§©8!satlQnal Festival sponsored by fhe HiaGkla,nd Brasicli ©f the 0S3it©sS Hatdosas association of SJsw SealaBd a^d othes organisations on 22 October 1975* Th© Becseta^sr^Geaesral vesry m&dfa this kind invi'fc®'tisa and tiha efforts lihat: are ^rsciair talking to c©lebrat,e United nations Day and l^teraatioji®! ffesaea50 Seaô H© ^.ôtild also like fco ba sbl© to joisi yoa ©n this important occasion, U&Soststajaateiy, at this tinse it will b nsees-sasifi, h©t3?oiFers for the Secretary-GenQâl to foe iss Hew York fe& participat© in United Nations

s Association of todkland Branch UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM IMEMORANDUM INTERIEUR

TO: Mr. Georg Hennig DATE: 5 September 1975 A: Deputy Executive Assistant

to the Secretary-General REFERENCE:

THROUGH: S/C DE:

FROM: Robert Rhodes James DE: Principal Officer Offices of the Secretary-General SUBJECT: 1 OBJET: Secretary-General s Message to International Festival to mark U.N. Day and International Women1s Year, Auckland. New Zealand

As you will recall, the Secretary-General has agreed to send a message on this occasion. I enclose a draft for his consideration. r ""

Message by the Secretary-General to the Auckland, New Zealand, International Festival, 22 October 1975

I was very glad to learn of the initiative of the Auckland Branch of the United Nations Association and other citizens' groups to hold this Festival to celebrate United Nations Day and International Women's Year. New Zealand, one of the founder members of the United Nations thirty years ago, has consistently played a most significant and constructive role in the work of the World Organization. These tasks have expanded so greatly, and so many new ones have developed, since 1945, that we should remind ourselves that our dominant purpose is and will remain the achievement and maintenance of peace. If mankind cannot achieve that primary objective, then all our other aspirations will be fruitless. Thus, on this occasion and on this day, recalling the tragic and terrible circumstances that made the United Nations necessary, let us remember that our first and most vital task is "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war". And we must recognize that we undertake this task in a dangerous and divided world. i But this is not our only task. We see a world divided not only politically, but economically. We see a vast, and increasing, gulf between an affluent minority - 2 -

and a majority that lives in poverty or near-poverty. It is a world in which over 5OO million people live on the verge of actual starvation, and in which more than 8OO million are illiterate. This economic inequity represents a major obstacle to the creation of international political stability, and it is one which the United Nations is now endeavouring to remove. But there are other inequities, and International Women1s Year, and particularly the World Conference held in Mexico City in June, has given publicity to one of the most serious - discrimination based on sex. This is not only morally unacceptable, but it represents a failure to recognize the immense potential contribution of half of the human race. This situation certainly cannot be tolerated by an Organization dedicated "to re- affirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women, and of nations large and small". International Women1s Year cannot, in itself, resolve this situation. But it is my hope and belief that it will lead to a new awareness of the human and economic price j which is being paid for neglecting this great human resource. In sending you my best wishes for a successful meeting, I should like to emphasize to you the importance that I - 3 -

place upon the role of the individual citizen in the work of the United Nations. We need your active involvement, support, and commitment if we are to meet the great problems that confront the United Nations as it celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, I am sure that I do not ask you for it in vain. in the world, bf . €G* V

20 *M 1975

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Patron-in-Chief 3*40 Hon'ble Shri Fakhruddin AH Ahmed Dear Dr. Waldheim, President of India TO: You will be glad to know that tl^^NGTTs""CohToreinc" Patron-President at Bangkok was a great success. Your message was Hon'ble Shri R. N. Mirdha very inspiring but we missed you very much. I would Minister for Defence Production like to mention here that new vistas of close coopera- President tion of MGOs with the various international agencies Mrs. Savitri Nigam will be opened up if the recommendations and deliberations of this conference could be implemented in Chairman right earnest and it will go a long way to bridge the H. E. Dr. Nagendra Singh, I. C. S. gap between the people of the world and the United Judge International Court Nations. of Justice—The Hague. You remember whenever I have met you, I have Secretary General stressed this point that if all the international Shri S. D. Pandey agencies and the U.N. System could seek the coopera- Addl. Secretary General tion of NGOs who are always rendering their devoted Shri A. S. Talwar and dedicated service to the people, not because of any pressure but because of their commitment to serve Treasurer the people, the humanitarian projects and programmes Sardar Daljit Singh taken up by the United Nations would achieve enormous Vice-Presidents cooperation of the people and miraculous results will Shri H. H. Ismail—Maharashtra be achieved by effective implementation of thos pro- Shri Sham Chand—Minister, Haryana jects. When Mr. Rizzo mentioned in his speech that Miss Sarla Prashar—Minister, Punjab. Shri J. B. L. Khachi—H. P. as recommended by the NGOs such useful regional con- Shri M. K Mookerjee-W. B. ferences would be arranged in future whenever funds Shri K. A. Nettakaliapa—Karnataka Dr.T. K. Ghosh- W. B. will be available. I extended the invitation on behal: Shri S. S. Sharma—W. B. of IFUNA to have next NGOs conference here. Whenever Shri Visnu Han Dalrnia Sardar Daljit Singh this conference is held in India, I hope you will be : L~Shri.Dewiin"Dwarfca Khosla - able to preside over it. __ShrJ_Harish.Chawla ._. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude ..-..Secretaries _.. —to-you-for setting-the ball" rolling. - - Shri S. B. Saxena—Maharashtra ~""~ Dr. R. D. Vidyarathi-W. B. -I v/as^ quite sure you would be coming to attend Shri V. N. Kak-Rajasthan Shri H. V. Hirannaiah—Karnatka the Bangkok Conference and so I had taken, as a token Shri Dayal Vayap.ik—Haryana of our affection, a gift for you. But since you were Shri Hardev Bakshi—U. P. Shri A. R. Chauhan—H. P. not there, I had to bring itf back and it will be hand Shri P. S. Paul—Delhi. over to you whenever I have the occasion to meet you. — Members —"•*•———"-—••• tq_send m? Shri S. K". Srivastav — Maharashtra — .so .that -rie- cbuTcTgr range some funds-for W'FUMA's Dr. O. P. Bhardwaj— Punjab Shri D. S. Channan—Punjab Regional Office in India. When__I met hirn_he_ — Shri B. Raj Luthra—Haryana ' Shri R. D. Tripalhi-U. P. various information about WFUNA and IFUNA, which I ShriA.C. Trwari-U. P. Shri C. N. Rajasekharaiah— Karnatka did. Unfortunately, rpcontly I just received a very Shri M. K. Vorma Shrj V. P.Seth - - " Shri B. N. Saxena Mrs. K. Talwar Shri G. C. Awasthy Shri J. S. Bajaj Shri P. N. KapiJa Shri Manjit Singh Dr. V. K. Oberoi Shri V. K. Ooel Shri A. K. Jaggia Shri S. R. Chanaoa INDIAN FEDERATION OF UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATIONS {AFFILIATED TO THE WORLD FEDERATION OF UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATIONS, GENEVA) \5, Janpnlh Barracks "A" New Delhi-India Grams : INDFUNA Phone : 312791

Patron-in-Chief Hon'ble Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed -2- President of India Patron-President I assure yoj as far as IFU.",'A Hon'ble Shri R. N. Mirdha is concerned it will put in all efforts through Minister for Defence Production its branches like NFUAI, Institute of UN Studios, President Unesco Clubs, UNCIY, UNSA of India etc. to Mrs. Savitri Nigam create strong pjblic opinion in favour of United Nations System and its programmes and projects Chairman though our scope of work will not be extended H. E. Dr. Nagendra Singh, I. C. S. to tne various Asian countries as planned unljss Judge International Court you intervene again and get some funds arranged of Justice—The Hague. for the opening of WFUNA Regional Office.in India Secretary General Shri S. D. Pandey In the eno, I would suggest that you please try to visit India at least once each year to Addl. Secretary General strengthen our hands ~nd give inspiration and Shri A. S. Talwar if we are informed of your visit to India in Treasurer advance, v/e will be ,able to invite people from Sardar Daljit Singh all over India, Vice-Presidents With kind regards, Shri H. H. Ismail—Maharashtra Shri Sham Chand—Minister, Haryana Miss Sarla Prashar—Minister, Punjab, Shri J. B. L. Khachi—H. P. Shri M. K. Mookerjee-W. B. Sincerely yours, Shri K. A- NeUakallapa—Karnataka Dr. T. K. Ghosh- W. B. Shri S. S. Sharma—W. B. Shri Visnu Hari Dalmia •_~- Sardar-Daljit Singh_ _ ~_"Shtr Dewan Dwarka Kh'osla" (Mrs. Savitri ==:Sh~firHarish:€hawla — : --President, IFUNA "Secretaries ~ ------Shri S. B. Saxena—Maharashtra Dr. -Kurt Waldheim Dr. R. D. Vidyarathi-W. B. Shri V. N. Kak-Rajasthan Secretary General Shri H. V. Hirannaiah—Karnatka United Nations Shri Dayal Vayapak—Haryana Shri Hardev Bakshi—U. P. New York . Shri A. R. Chauhan—H. P. Shri P. S. Paul—Delhi. Members .""^ Shri S. K. Srivastav-Maharashtra Dr. O. P. Bhardwaj—Punjab -Shri D. S. Channan—Punjab —•—- Shri B. Raj Luihra—Haryana Shri R. D. Tripaihi-U. P. Shri A. C. Tiwari-U. P. Shri C. N. Rajasekharaiah— Karnatka Shri M. K. Vorma - - Shri V. P. Seth Shri B. N. Saxena Mrs. K. Talwar Shri G. C. Awasthy ShriJ. S. Bajaj Shri P. N. Kapila Shri Manjit Singh Dr. V. K. Oberoi Shri V. K. Goel Shri A. K. Jaggia Shri S. R. Chanana TR/sg bf. AP/IK/MP cc. SG

1971

Dear Mrs.

Oh kehfclt an<8 in tit* aaMwaoe of th« who is at present attending official meetings in Vienna and Geneva, 1 wish to acknowledge your iett

ttoe sutf^irtncf that feas t^keati place in In<3o-China and 2^e is taking ®v®$y step possible to ensure that HiassitmM htjraanitarian assistance is provided to those

l*he Secretary-General will 1m very pleased to learn about the recent activities of the Indian Federation of United Nations Associations* and I shall bring your letter to the Secretary-General's attention on his return to

With kind regards, sincerely,

Georg Hennig ^ Deputy Executive Assistant Mrs. Savitri Higam • Indian Federation of United Nations Associations 15, Janpath Barracks "A" INDIAN FEDERATION OF UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATIONS (AFFILIATED TO THE WORLD FEDERATION OF UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATIONS, GENEVA) 15, Janpath Barracks "A" New Delhi-India Grains : INDFUNA Phone : 312791

Patron-in-Chief April 7 ,1975- Hon'ble Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed President of India

Patron-President Dear Dr. Waldheim, Hon'ble Shri R. N. Mirdha Minister for Defence Production I know you will be' equally concerned with President the horrible situation in Vietnam and. Cambodia Mrs. Savitri Nigam which has taken a very horrible turn and resulted into bombing:, massacre and bloodshed. It has Chairman disturbed us, the people of this region, very much. H. E. Dr. Nagendra Singh, I. C. S. I hope a great humanist as you are you would Judge International Court intervene in this situation and try to bring a of Justice—The Hague. solution which may save people from the clutches of misery, uncertainty, bloodshed and massacre. Secretary General 1 Shri S. D. Pandey We have been looking forward for this HGOs Conference to be held at Bangkok but you can very Addl. Secretary General well imagine what would be the emotional and Shri A. S. Talwar psychological position of the people of this region Treasurer when the cries of the wounded and dying people Sardar Daljit Singh may be echoing in their ears. We would, also like to know what stand you expect of us to take. Vice-Presidents Whether a sobre organisation like ours should Shri H. H. Ismail—Maharashtra Shri Sham Chand—Minister, Haryana indulge in demonstrations, slogans etc. against Miss Sarla Prashar—Minister, Punjab. the concerned countries or whether only passing Shri J. B. L. Khachi—H. P. Shri M. K Mookerjee-W. B. resolutions and sending protest letters would do. Shri K. A- Nettakallapa—Karnataka We are looking forward to getting some directions Dr. T. K. Ghosh-W. B. Shri S. S. Sharma—W. B. from you and some visible solution to be suggested Shri Visnu Hari Dalmia by you. Sardar Daljit Singh Shri Dewan Dwarka Khosla Shri Harish Chawla I would like to give you a very good and positive news. We have organised a number of meetings - Secretaries in connection with International Women's Year and Shri S. B. Saxena—Maharashtra Dr. R. D. Vidyarathi—W. B, we have also organised very impressive and successful Shri V. N. Kak-Rajasthan meetings on elimination of racial discrimination Shri H. V. Hirannaiah—Karnatka Shri Dayal Vayapak—Haryana day, World Health Day and International Women's Shri Hardev Bakshi—U. P. Year Day. We have been able to create public Shri A. R. Chauhan—H. P. opinion in favour of these causes, vie are doing our Shri P. S. Paul—Delhi. level best to strengthen the United Nations and Members to boost up its allied Agencies by educating people Shri S. K. Srivastav-Maharashtra about the positiveness of these institutions/ Dr. O. P. Bhardwaj—Punjab Shri D. S. Channan—Punjab Shri B. Raj Luthra—Haryana With best regards to you and to Manam Waldiehm, Shri R. D. Tripathi-U. P. Shri A. C. Tiwari-U. P. Shri C. N. Rajasekharaiah—Karnatka Yours sincerely, Shri M. K. Vorma Shri V. P. Seth § OlAA ;\A^ ]\[\ddAH Shri B. N. Saxena Mrs. K. Talwar Shri G. C. Awasthy (Mrs. SavitriNigaJto) Shri J. S. Bajaj President, IFUNA Shri P. N. Kapila Shri Manjit Singh Dr. V. K. Oberoi Dr. Kurt Waldheim Shri V. K. Goel Secretary General Shri A. K. Jaggia Shri S. R. Chanana United Nations New York - USA /' -Oft 413

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Medlem av World Federation To Mr. Kurt Waldheim, ol United Halions Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK HFCEWEO IN Sf.CORDS CONTROL

Stockholm, April '30,"" 197S.^^^.

Your Excellency, We have the honour of sending for your information copies of two statements adopted by the representatives of the United Nations Association of Sweden, convened at their Annual Meeting on April 25, 1975. The statements are directed to the Swedish Government and addressed to the Prime Minister Olof Palme, but according to the decision of the Annual Meeting they should also be sent to you. Yo-urs faithfully, THE UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OP SWEDEN

'/>i^£ ars Eriksson Secretary-General

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United Nations Association of Swedan

Medlem av World Federation ol United Nations Associations To the Prime Minister Olof Palme

Recent days have brought reports by massmedia about two events involving brutal use of violence. At a stage when the President of the USA has already decided and declared that USA must leave Vietnam^ the United States allow the Saigon junta to test new terror weapons - the fuel-air explosive bomb. A new terrible weapon is put into action in a situation when everything should be done in order to avoid further violence. In Sweden the Embassy of the German Federal Republic was occupied by a group of desperate individuals who call themselves "Holger Meinz group",, after a prisoner who was driven to death in a German prison in autumn 197^. The fuel-air explosive bombs - according to press reports - have within the period of a few days killed thousands of people through blowing up of their lungs. The result of the Embassy drama was three people killed and many wounded. Ever since the outbreak of the war in Vietnam the use of violence in the world has increased and it is only natural to see a link between the outrageous violence in Vietnam and this violence resorted to by the desperate extremist groups. Violence breeds violence. We watch with concern the developments in the German Federal Republic where mad actions by a small group of extremists have led to the militarization of police force and to actions against groups critical of society. We have been able to state earlier that the Swedish government has dealt in a responsible way with delicate questions resulting from occupation and highjacking of planes. We have also on previous occasions welcomed the statements by the Swedish Prime Minister directed-against terro'r actions by extremist groups or states. We remember the statement directed against bombing of Hanoi during Christmas^l972. We hope that the events at the West German Embassy will not make the Swedish Government feel constrained to sharpen antiterrorist legislation

We demand that the Government express the abhorrence of the Swedish people in vi:ew of the use of yet another American terror weapon in a situation when peace in Vietnam is within reach. Stockholm, April_25, 1975 Annual meeting of the United Nations Association of Sweden (signed) Lars Eriksson Secretary-General TRANSLATION ^SFfl/X

United Nations Association ot Sweden \ >^S^iK '»J. XA. Aaf ^ •

Metflem ev World Federation To the Prime Minister Olof Palme of United Nations Associations

The international trade union movement is an important and effective instrument for strengthening solidarity among the peoples of the world. That is why it is only natural that the United ITations Association of Sweden and the Y/PUIIA cooperate closely with the trade union movement.

The two mass organizations have a common basis for this cooperation in their effort in support of social equality within and among the states. That is v/hy it is in the common interest of the trade union movement and of the United Nations Association of Sweden to fight de- cidedly against those forces which oppose this struggle for economic and social emancipation of the peoples of the world.

The United ITations Association of Sweden has watched with growing concern the speedily increasing transfer to foreign flags from the merchant fleets of the traditional maritime nations. This transfer to foreign flags has brought about that large portions of the world's merchant marines now sail under the so-called'flags of convenience.

This development has caused that a large.part of the crews, which are often recruited from among the nationals of the less developed countries, are forced to work under conditions of racial discrimination with regard both to the security of life and limb and to other conditions aboard.

This has also resulted in the sea and coastal environment being more and more threatened, since incidence of sea-mishaps is much greater among the convenience flag ships than is the case with the tonnage of the traditional maritime nations.

In accordance with its efforts towards cooperation with the international trade union movement the U1TA of Sweden wishes to express its support for the struggle which the International Transport \7orkers1 Fe- deration is waging against the flag of convenience, this flag being a 2.

symbol of aiiti-social activity and economic exploitation of the crews. „.-.-,,

Referring to the above statement the UNA of Sweden, convened at its Annual Lleeting on April 25, 1975, urges that i the Swedish Government, through its representatives at the United Nations and at other international bodies, works towards, talcing up this question and that proposals be drafted for international measures with a view of putting a stop to the transfer to foreign flags.

Stockholm, April 25, 1975 Annual meeting of the UNITED 1TATI017S ASSOCIATION OF S'JEDSIT

(signed) Lars Eriksson Secretary-General TR/irik bf . CC. Mrs. Wiener

6 Kay 1975

Bear Mr* perera, . On bshalf and In the absence of the Secretary- General, who is at present attending official meetings in Geneva, I wish, to acknowledge jour letter of 9 January, which was apparently delayed in the mails and only reached the WFUH& office here in New York •yesterday* ' . . I am certain that the Secretary-General will very much appreciate your thoughtfulness in sharing with him the final report of the Fourth Regional Conference of European united Nations Associations, and this report, along with your letter, will be brought to the attention of the Secretary-General on his return to Headquarters. With kind regards, Yours sincerely,

Geo£g Hennig Deputy Executive Assistant

Mr, L* H» Horace Perera World Federation ©f united Nations Associations G e n e v a WORLD FEDERATION FEDERATION MONDIALE OF DBS ASSOCIATIONS POUR LES UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATIONS NATIONS UNIES

Centre International, Rue de Varembe 3. Tel.: 344960 - Cable: Worfeduna-Geneve

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9 January 1975

H.E. Dr. Kurt ¥aldheim Secretary-General United Nations if A/r) New York, N.Y. 10017 U.S.A.

Your Excellency,

I am happy to send you a copy of the final report of the Fourth Regional Conference of European United Nations Associations. I wish to draw your attention to the fact that we have dealt not only with purely European problems, but also with matters concerning important United .Nations programmes, such as those referred to in Chapters "5 to 5 of the report.

Let me take this opportunity to express once more how highly we appreciate your encouraging gesture in sending a representative to this meeting with your stimulating message.

With my highest regards,

Yours truly,

L. H. Horace Perera Secretary-General

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ERG 4/REPORT (A)

REPORT OF THE

FOURTH REGIONAL CONFERENCE

EUROPEAN UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATIONS

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA

1 - 5 OCTOBER 1974

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INTRODUCTION -i -

CHAPTER I Formal Opening Meeting. 1

CHAPTER II Item 1 - Public opinion, attitudes, and the contribution of European UNAs to the realization of the aims of the Conference on "Security and Co-operation in Europe". 4 CHAPTER III Report of the Commission on Item 2 - Issues emerging from the Extraordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly and the tasks of European UNAs in relation to them. 9

CHAPTER TV Report of the Commission.on Item 3 - The role of European UNAs in international and national activity for the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, sex and economic status, with particular emphasis on conditions in Europe. 12

CHAPTER V Report of the Commission on Item 4 - Intensification of activities of European UNAs for the promotion among young people of the ideals of international peace, security, mutual respect, understanding and co-operation. 16 CHAPTER VI The Situation in Cyprus. 18 CHAPTER VII Closing Session. . 21

ANNEX A Draft Resolution on Cyprus. . 23

ANNEX B Statement on the Question of Cyprus. 24

ANNEX C Vote of thanks. 25 ANNEX D List of Participants. 26 ERG 4/REPORT (A)

INTRODUCTION-

The Fourth Regional Conference of European UNAs was held in Bucharest from 1 to 5 October 1974 at the invitation of the UNA of Romania and with the permission of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Romania.

The Conference was attended "by 65 delegates from UNAs in Europe and North America and from ISMUN, 3 observers from UNAs outside these regions, and an observer from the Government of Portugal,..a country in which there is ] as yet no UNA. Malta, the Holy See and the Republic of San Marino informed me of"their inability to designate a representative, and sent their best wishes for the success of the Conference. There were also guests of the Secretary-General of VFUIJA from Iraq, Italy and Mongolia (vide Annex D, List of Participants).

The opening session of the Conference was graced by the presence of distinguished representatives of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Romania, of the City of Bucharest, of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Assistant Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Office of Public Information, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Romania himself, as well as representatives of some UN offices located in Bucharest. Subsequently, a representative of the UN Division of Human Rights participated in the Commission dealing with programmes for action against discrimination on the grounds of race, sex and. economic status (vide Annex D, List of Participants).

The Federation is most grateful to the1 Government of the Socialist Republic of Romania for its permission to hold this Conference in Bucharest and for all' the facilities it extended to the organizers. WFUNA considers it a great honour and a recognition of the Federation's value that the Prime Minister of Romania, H.E. Professor Manea Manescu, received me and discussed various aspects of the items of the agenda for a period of more than an hour. The interest of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Romania as shown particularly by His Excellency the Prime Minister is not at all surprising. In fact, it is in perfect accord with the efforts made over the years by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Romania to abide by the Charter of the United.Nations, act according to its principles, implement UN Resolutions, carry out various programmes of the United Nations and its Related Agencies and promote security and co-operation in Europe.

The UNA of Romania has earned the gratitude of the Federation for attending so well to all local arrangements, for its close and cordial co-operation with the WFUNA Secretariat, as well as for its warm and generous hospitality. At the risk of being invidious, it is necessary to thank in a special manner Professor Alexandru Balaci, the President of the UNA, Professor Dumitru Mazilu, the Secretary-General, and Mr. Aureliu Cristescu as well as Mr. Nicolae Fotino (both members of the Association) for their valuable and friendly assistance. The Federation also wishes to place on record its gratitude to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Assistant Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Office of Public Information, for sending representatives with appropriate and encouraging messages. In this connection it is necessary to .state that the organizers of the Conference appreciate very highly the courtesies and assistance they received from Mr. Abbas Chedid, Director ERG 4/REPORT (A) (ii) INTRODUCTION mentioned above, viz. H.E. Dr. Kurt Waldheim and Mr. Genichi Akatani. I also wish to express my thanks to Mr. Abdel Monem Ghoneim, who took such a keen interest in the Commission which dealt with discrimination on the grounds of race, sex and economic status, and assisted most usefully in its ' deliberations.

It would be ungracious for me not to mention the cordial relations which have always existed between my office and the Permanent Delegation of Romania to the Geneva Office of the United Nations and, in particular, the co-operation I received in the preparations for this Conference from H.E. Mr. Constantin Ene, Permanent Delegate of Romania to the Geneva Office of the United Nations, as well as from Mr. Valeria Florean and Mr. Gheorghe Tinea, both members of his staff.

I must also thank all the delegates for the positive manner in which they approached all the issues which were raised and the constructive way in which almost all aspects of the various items were dealt with. This attitude and their consequent co-operation contributed considerably to the success of this Conference.

It only remains for me to thank very sincerely the technical staff provided by the UNA of Romania for their assistance, and my staff for its' "co-operation. . .

L, H. Horace Perera Secretary-General

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;.., • FORMAL OPENING MEETING / • • -- The Secretary-General of WFUNA declared the..Fourth Regional Conference of the European UKAs formally opened. He apologized for the absence of the President of WFUNA,. II Thant, who, due to illness, was unable to attend.

Election of the Chairman of the Conference . ' : • '

The Secretary-General said that, according to usual practice, in the absence of the President of the Federation the President of the UNA'of the host country is elected the Chairman of a WFUNA Regional Conference. He therefore proposed the election of Dr. A. Balaci, President of the UNA of Romania, as Chairman of the Fourth Regional Conference of European United Nations Associations. This proposal was greeted with applause and Dr. Balaci took the Chair.

"-": ''The Chairman thanked the Conference for his election. He wished the Conference every success. His country has always been a strong supporter of security, peace and co-operation in Europe as well as all over'.the -world,, and has been very active in international "life"•within the United Nations.

He also thanked the UHAs for their interest in the Conference arid their support for the World Federation of United Nations Associations which, under the"-leaders hip of its' Secretary-General, Mr. L. H. Horace Perera, had accom- plished many complex and difficult 'tasks.

The Chairman assured,the Conference that he would do his very best to accomplish his mandate through contacts and consultations,-'comprehension and co-operation, in order' to reach a consensus on all the items"of the agenda. He emphasized that common efforts should., be devoted to resolving the important problems arising in the European context, where many difficulties have still to'be overcome. . ., ,,:- .'•"••••'•' .:.. • , • 1 ' ' •• ' Mr. A. Chedid. Representative ,of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, read a message from the Secretary-General of the UN, Dr. Kurt Waldheim. The message stated in substance that the Secretary-General wished the Conference success. It also declared that the United Nations were highly appreciative of the work of the World Federation of United Nations Associations, which was playing an important role by keeping people informed of the aims and achievements of the World Organization. -.'..,-

In order to deal with all the current problems in the world, sociological as well as economic and political, it was essential to replace narrow nationalism by international co-opsration. In this context peace, security and co-operation in Europe, various forms of discrimination, the role of youth and the question of raw materials are vital problems to be approached in a spirit of understanding and compromise in order to find a suitable solution.

In his message, the Secretary-General of.the United Nations also thanked the President and the Government and People of the Socialist Republic of Romania for their warm hospitality during the- United Nations World ERG 4/REPORT (A) - 2 - CHAPTER I '

Population Conference. He recalled the crucial role which the United Nations could play, and has to play, and appealed for the participation and assistance of all concerned citizens. He reiterated his confidence in the dedication of WFUNA to the aims and purposes pursued by the United Nations.

- • ' . This message was received with applause.

. Mr. Chedid then read a short message -from Mr. Genichi Akatani, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Office of Public Information.. Mr. Akatani conveyed his best wishes • to the participants of the WFUNA Regional Conference and emphasized the fact that the United Nations relied on UNAs- to work individually and jointly to support the various programmes and activities of the UN. He stressed that the UN was aware of the value and influence of non-governmental organizations as they could reach people directly, thus promoting a greater public understanding of the United Nations, on the one hand, and on the other hand, transmitting to the UN_ the hope_s _and aspirations of the peoples.- : ' .." -);' -:•.' The Conference ex-pressed by acclamation its appreciation of Mr. Akatani's message. • • • •. .••.....•• ...... -;

The President of the UNA of Romania welcomed all the participants to the Conference and •: stressed that particular emphasis should be placed on European problems. He recalled that eight years ago, by the Declaration of .Bucharest,-the-seed was sown for the convening of a Conference on Security and. Co-operation in Europe 'and that, since then, his Association had devoted every, .possible effort to the fruitful accomplishment of the objectives of the European Conference. • '

•He then spoke on the many developments - political, economic and sociological - which had changed the "rapports de force" in the world as .every country wished to be sovereign and independent. It was necessary to encourage these changes and to help people to intensify their efforts for the promotion of justice and security and to eliminate all forms of domination, including the recourse to force or the threat to use force. He mentioned the Cyprus situation which was disturbing the political atmosphere of Europe, and he referred to the efforts of his country to promote peaceful co-operation in the Balkans as a first step towards effective co-operation in Europe as a whole.

He was sure that the role of :the United Nations for the maintenance of peace and security and for the development of co-operation should be increased by adopting new international laws concerning the relations between States. In this connection, the United Nations Associations and WFUNA, in their quality of peoples' movements, could help the United Nations to establish new relations in international affairs, based on the principles of respect for the independence and sovereignty of States, non-interference- in their internal affairs and renunciation of force as a means of settling disputes, each State having equal rights to determine its own economic, political and social development.

For this purpose, the United Nations had many possibilities to act more energetically and more efficiently in international relations and the General Assembly had the duty to interpret and make use of the principles laid down in the Charter1 in order to find solutions acceptable to all the involved- ERG 4/REPORT (A) CHAPTER I

There should be more co-operation among United Nations Associations in order, to promote peace, security and co-operation in Europe as well as / . to increase the influence and the role of the United Nations in international life. To this end, a central body of the UNAs in Europe should be set up to co-ordinate all relevant ideas and efforts.

The - Secretary-General of WFUNA' welcomed the distinguished representatives of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Romania and of the City of Bucharest and expressed his thanks to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Mr. Akatani, Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the UN Office of Public Information, for their encouraging messages...; He also welcomed the representatives of the UN and its Agencies and observers from the Government of Portugal and the UNAs of Cuba, Iran and Israel. He referred to the chequered political.history of Romania and pointed out that its fight for national independence and territorial integrity ran like a silver thread through this rather intricate web. He recalled that WUNA, since its birth 28 years ago, had always worked to promote the principles laid down in the United Nations Charter. At the same time, he emphasized that the UNAs and WFUNA were not the only non-governmental.organizations and that they should co-operate effectively with other NGOs having common aims and ideals.

He proposed a vote of thanks to the Government and the UNA of Romania for their hospitality and asked that it be carried with acclamation. .This, •proposal was greeted with prolonged applause.

The Secretary-General next said that he had a very sad announcement to make. Mr. Gueorgui Koulichev, President of the UNA of Bulgaria and an Honorary President of the Federation, had died a few days ago. Mr..Koulichev was a strong believer in the aims and ideals of the UN'and its Agencies and an indefatigable campaigner for the objects and purposes of these Organizations. His demise was a loss to Bulgaria, to the UNA and also to WFUNA. As a mark of respect to the late Mr. Koulichev and as a mark of recognition of his services to WUNA, the Secretary-General proposed a vote of condolence which he said would be observed by the meeting standing in silence for a minute. This was done.

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CHAPTER II

Item 1 - Public opinion, attitudes, and the contribution of European UNAs -. to the realization of the aims of the Conference on "Security and Co-operation in Europe".

This item was discussed in detail at four plenary meetings and ." .. • the following statement, prepared by a Drafting Committee, was adopted by the Conference with one amendment proposed by the UNA of Romania.

• - ;. . Members of the Drafting Committee;

. Mr. Ales Bebler (Yugoslavia) Mr. Aureliu Cristescu (Romania) • Mr. Prank Field .(United Kingdom) 'Mr. Marek Hagmajer (Poland) Mr. A.. N. Kaliadine (USSR) Mr. Walter Klein (Germany, Federal Republic of) Miss Hilkka Pietila (Finland) • " .Mr. Wolfgang Sproete (German Democratic Republic) : Miss Barbara Wicha (Austria) :. . v .. -.--. Mr. Sidney Willner (U.S.A.)

The Secretary-General of WFUHA presided at all meetings of this Committee.

Introductory Remarks

Since 1967, ¥FUNA as a representative of public opinion has shown a deep interest in enhancing security and co-operation in all of Europe. Important resolutions concerning this problem_have been adopted by WFUNA in the previous Regional Conferences of European UMs and in its recent Plenary Assemblies. This Conference in Bucharest is a continuation and strengthening of the efforts towards the mobilization of public opinion in favour of these aims.

1 . When surveying the situation of the world today, we can realize the progress reached as far as international political detente is concerned, due to the process of normalization of relations between the European States belonging to different social systems, to improved relations between the USA and USSR, as well as other favourable developments in international affairs. However, further efforts are needed to bring' about relations more conducive to peace and effective security for all countries in the world. Internal instability, local or regional conflicts, acute social and economic inequalities are to be considered and dealt with as potential threats to peace and security in a world, which is today more closely interrelated than HI: £>T7e>T* wnpi hnf nvo . Thn Vinsnn -Tni" •fiiT'-hlnoi o-f-TjTp'-t-o •t-n -i^Qmm'crQ +Vi^o/-, 4-VTn/^«-.4-ri ERG 4/REPORT (A) - 5 - CHAPTER II

economic, cultural and scientific fields between States, irrespective of their political and social systems and" in 'accordance .-wrth of the United Nations Charter......

| . The machinery for solving conflicts in a peaceful way,"as provided': j by the means of international law and international organizations, has to' " -j _ be more effectively utilized. Fear and mistrust, resulting from past develop- 4 ments/jBnd' .f rom prejudice and misunderstanding - being among the causes of •| conflict situations - have to .be. replaced by mutual respect and under- '} • standing. . This will produce a climate conducive to the reduction of weapons ] . of all kinds 'and finally to disarmament. Military detente thus has to go ••i hand in hand with political detente. Appreciating the progress already ;1 made in the..world .of today, the Conference calls upon all nations and .j peoples to discharge their responsibility to strengthen international solidarity, as well as the role of the United Nations with regard to the maintenance and consolidation of international peace and security, the development of co-operation among all nations and the promotion of the rules of international law in relations between States.

2. Within the -global context, ddtente - based on the principles of mutual respect and peaceful co-existence - has become a predominant factor in:the relationship between European States. While -recent developments in Portugal and Greece are highly appreciated, the .growing stability has been seriously endangered by the recent events in Cyprus, which are a proof that causes of conflicts still exist in;Europe.

Among the suggested guarantees, it should be agreed that the solution.of the military aspects of European security, including the reduction of armed forces and armaments of all kinds, is an essential'measure. A prerequisite for achieving this aim is that the problems of the -reduction of armaments should be seen in the context of the other problems- inherent to security in Europe and that they should be dealt with as part of a; whole.

3. The Conference'' on Security and Co-operation in Europe has opened a very important stage in the history of 'our continent. The general •-progress in the work of this Conference allows one to ex-press -the hope that it-would be brought to a .successful end. That is why there is need to accelerate the work of Phase II by 'the adoption of documents which,:--ln harmony with the UN Charter, will ensure for all European Peoples and States respect .'for the principles of sovereign equality; respect for the rights inherent in sovereignty; refraining from the threat or use of force;1 inviolability of frontiers; territorial integrity of States; peaceful settlement of disputes; non-intervention in internal affairs; respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief, as well 'as equal rights and self-determination of .peoples, co-o.pe_ratipn among States and the fulfilment, in good faith,.1 of .obligations under'international law. All these are essential to change Europe into a continent of co-operation and peace. Phase III of the Conference should be convened on the highest level as" soon as possible in order to create a framework of relations in Europe to establish security and co-operation on the-basis of the above- mentioned principles. Suitable measures for a fruitful follow-up of this | Conference have to be found, in order to implement -and further develop 1 ' the results of the Third Phase. ' ' • . ERC 4/REPORT (A) - 6 - CHAPTER II'

4. The political detente 30 far reached creates a favourable climate for the reduction of military forces. All measures aimed at the abolition of political and military tensions (e.g. CSCE, Vienna Conference, NPT, SALT, etc.) are mutually reinforcing. Progress in this field should, by increasing mutual confidence among nations, contribute to a successful World Disarma- ment Conference, a consequent reduction in arms, disarmament, and ultimately to the dissolution of military blocs. 5. There is a need for further development and expansion of European co-operation in the fields of economy and trade, technology, science and culture on a bilateral,' as well as multilateral basis. A broad exchange of goods, information, and intellectual and cultural values should be encouraged, as well as the development of tourism. This should and can be consistent vith the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other States and should contribute to the further strengthening of international understanding and co-operation. .

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1. The World Federation of United Nations Associations, being a "peoples' movement for the United Nations", has the ability to express and reflect the feelings, opinions, and demands of the-peoples.of the world. Moreover, WHJNA has at its disposal the potential as well as the machinery (through its relations with the UN system and through its Member Associations) of contributing to the improvement of the political climate in Europe and in the world. In representing the pluralistic world of today, WFUNA has the justification and the obligation to give leadership to other NGOs.

'. Being composed of individual Member Associations, WFUNA. relies greatly on the activities of its UNAs. Thus, the success of WFUNA depends on the contribution of its Members and on their willingness to implement the decisions taken. • ....

Taking-into consideration the similarities- resulting from common history, tradition and culture, WFUNA should also continue and intensify its work on regional levels.

In developing a WFUNA policy on certain issues it is necessary to establish 'closer contacts between the executive organs of the Federation and its Member Associations. Agreement on controversial issues may not : always be reached, but WFUNA - by its conferences and meetings - provides a forum for an exchange of different views, which should be brought to the attention of . its Members.

The Fourth Regional:Conference of European UNAs therefore requests the Executive Committee of WFUNA to consider the following proposals;

1. To organize the WFUNA/ISMUN Summer School in 1975 on the theme "European Security and Co-operation in a Global Context".

2. To organize symposia on issues raised during the Conference such as a permanent European security organ, its desirability, ERC: 4/KEPORT (A) - 7 ----- CHAPTER II

•*-"*1. ' • tasks, functions, organization and structure; the implementation of the recommendation of the Helsinki •> : : '-"Consultations concerning freer and wider dissemination k| of information of all kinds,

: ; ] Jv In'order to promote the eradication of prejudice to :-,,] encourage: :"-'j ':• 1 (a) a project of text-book revision under the -;" j auspices and with the assistance of Unesco, ir'-j • related to European security and co-operation;

4 (b) ' the publication of a summary of different points of view concerning this issue.

4. The regular "Newsletter" should .develop in such a way that it is seen and used as a:forum for discussion on topical matters; information about the developments concerning the CSCE and other conferences should be included. < J I' 1 " . 5. To consider the possibility of issuing a special V7FUNA. phonograph record aiming at the mobilization of public opinion in support of the principles of the UN Charter,

6. To inform other NGOs about WFUlTA's policies and to co-operate with them in a suitable way in exerting its responsibility for - the 'strengthening of the principles laid down in the Charter .of the : UN.

7. WFTJNA should co-operate with other non-governmental organizations-'and institutions established for the strengthening of security and co-operation in Europe. ••'•*. 2, United Nations Associations should not only profit from the programmes organized by the Federation, but should contribute actively to the realization of peace, security and understanding. In their day-to-day work, they should make use of the scientific findings related-to questions such as formation of attitudes, eradication of racial, chauvinistic and other prejudices, strategies for mobilisation of public opinion and for communication.. -The. common principles underlying their actions should-be that being non-governmental organizations, they can,in their expression of opinions and views, go beyond' Governments' policies and attitudes and influence them.

" Stressing the necessity for a better co-ordination of the efforts of the UNAs of the European countries towards the achievement of security and co-operation in Europe, the Conference recomnends:

I. Action by UNAs within their own countries to;

1. Popularize the achievements of the process of detente in Europe and the need for its further development and •••' • • mobilize public opinion in its favour and against its ' ' 'opponents. • i • ' .. * 2. Spread fair and balanced information about other countries ERG 4/REPORT (A) - 8 ~ "CHiOTER II-

^ 5. Draw attention to the causes and backgrounds.of actual I • and potential conflicts in Europe and the world-and I -their context by means .of lectures, surveys, policy-panels, .'I publications, and through the mass media.

1 4. Organize seminars, symposia and simulation exercises aimed j at the development of new structures and techniques of I international co-operation.

| " 5« Encourage meetings, surveys and studies related to j questions of disarmament and conscription.

| _ 6. Distribute WFUKA's and UHAs1 policy decisions among 1 parliamentarians, other policy-makers and opinion-leaders.

| 7. Trace potential causes of conflicts within their own . • countries resulting from different social, ethnic and political groups living together in one territory, and attempt to formulate solutions.

8. Exert influence on their respective Governments and/or . ; •• parliaments to: .. :

(a) adapt school curricula to the goals of inter- .-..-, . national co-operation and conflict-solution;

(b) facilitate the increased flow of opinion,, information and people, designed to further' international understanding and co-operation;

(c) . encourage initiatives aimed at closer co-operation with other nations (for example, through joint projects of enterprises, institutions, universities, youth organizations, etc.); .. •„__ ' ...•_.'• ' (d) ratify and implement the international Treaties, Con- ventions, and Agreements aimed at stability, security, and co-operation in Europe and the world.

II. Co-operation among UNAs on a bilateral and a multilateral basis;

1. Exchange of publications available in the different countries and particularly those published by the UHAs.

""' 2. Exchange" of "visits (members of UMs and ITNYSAsj......

5. Organization of joint meetings dealing with issues relevant to the parties concerned (minority problems, problems in border areas, the use and spoliation of common rivers and seas, protection of the human environment, : etc..);

4. Establishment of joint projects in cultural, scientific, and economic fields, e.g. through joint action, joint programmes and publications (comparative surveys, etc.). EEC 4/REPORT (A) - 9 - . CHAPTER II

III. Other 'Organizations with which WFUNA should co-operate

1. With various national commissions and committees related to the UN system;

2. with scientific and educational institutions (Peace Research Institutes, Universities, Academies of Science, etc.);

3. with organizations for peace, international understanding and friendship; and

4. with national committees for security and co-operation in Europe. ********

CHAPTER III

;"^ Report of the Commission on Item 2 - Issues emerging from the ."I Extraordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly and the tasks • .-ij of European UNAs in relation to them.

Chairman: Mr. Bengt Gustafsson (Sweden) Vice-Chairman: Mr. Basir Hamitogullari (Turkey) Rapporteur: Mr. Mihaly Simai (Hungary)

'This Commission discussed one of the most important issues in the work of the UNAs, not only in Europe, but in other continents as well.

The Associations represented at the Fourth Regional Conference of European UNAs should bear and share special responsibilities in the implementation of the resolutions accepted by the Sixth Special Session of the United Nations in the Spring of 1974.

Four basic documents were presented under Item 2:

The document of the UNA of the United Kingdom gave the background of this Special Session. It noted the problems leading to this Session, and explained the position of the UNA in connection with the various issues which were considered.

The paper of the UNA of Italy examined the position of the most important group of countries as a consequence of the energy and food .crisis.

The paper of the "Deutsche Gesellshaft fUr die Vereinten Nationen" (Germany, Fed. Rep. of) called upon the industrialized countries-to: • - augment the process of East-West detente with a similar scheme for co-existence and co-operation between North and'South and not to create new areas of tensions to the Third World; - move effectively:towards international disarmament; -1 ERC 4/REPORT (A) - 10 - CHAPTER III

•»A^ i — re-arrange the-structure of the international division of • • ,\ labour to the advantage of the Third World; "\ - make a decisive contribution to the solution of the world :'j food problem.

• .\ The .paper presented by the Hungarian UNA, elaborating the inter- "] relation between the process of detente and the solution of the difficult \ problems of the Third World, emphasized that the European Security System . \ would particularly promote the accomplishment of the aims stated in the ; . resolutions of the Special Session of the United Nations and would lead to 1 considerable changes in all essential fields of international relations, not ... J only between the States of the two systems, but also, by their joint action, '] on a global scale. The work of the UNAs for European security and co-opera- j tion should involve the promotion of development as well. Besides those 1 delegates who presented the papers, the representatives of the following '• i UNAs took part in the discussion of this item:

! | Bulgaria - USSR % USA Czechoslovakia 3j • .--.-German Democratic-Republic Denmark .1 Turkey .•....•...;.!:• . Belgium •. ' ,.| Romania ' - Greece - ...... J Finland 1 •••••.- 'I and, from among the observers, Cuba. Several very.important issues were :| raised in the process of the general discussion.

•| 1 . The participants expressed their general support for the resolution "4j of the Sixth Special Session of the General Assembly on the establishment •;| of a New International Economic Order and considered suitable programmes of | . action.

2. A detailed analysis of the world raw material situation was given in the contribution of the delegate from the UNA of Turkey.

"J>. The interrelation between the issues discussed in the Sixth Special Session of the General Assembly and the World Population Programme accepted in Bucharest was mentioned by the delegate of the Finnish UNA.

4. Some participants in the debate suggested new ideas and stressed the importance of certain conditions. It was, for example, stressed by the representative of the UNA of the USA that the free movement of the factors • of production would be a very important requirement to achieve the declared aims. The delegate of the UNA of Romania emphasized the necessity of free 'access, without any discrimination, to science and technology and the importance of joint projects. The delegate of the UNA of the USA drew attention to the favourable role of the multinational corporations in the redistribution of certain resources. Other delegates, such as those of the UNA of the German \ Democratic Republic, stressed the necessity of controlling the activity of ' these corporations in the spirit of the suggestions made by the group of "Eminent Persons" in the framework of ECOSOC. The concrete examples mentioned by the delegate of the Turkish UNA supported the latter proposal. In order to hasten the development of developing countries, the delegation of the TTNA p>TTmVmH-! Kfir) the> npprl +:n vpmnvp nil nVin-HnrO f*ft wh-i oh Vimrn Vioon 'T»or-. rod ERC 4/REPORT (A) - 11 - CHAPTER III

| by colonialism and all unjust economic relations.

I 5. Several delegates, such as the representatives of the Finnish, UK, | Danish, Bulgarian and Belgian UNAs,. threw light on the difficulties in the ! . .implementation of the Resolution, and the Programme of Action. It was .also ' stated .that both the short a.nd_lpng_term issues of the implementation are \ extremely complex and sometimes contradictory, due to_ several political and ~-k economic factors. *1 •'''.. \ 6, The understanding of the interrelation of the interests by all \ parties involved was considered by some speakers as a vital issue for the -:f future. It was also generally recognized that de"tente, as an important | element in establishment of the European'security system, is a precondition :\ for favourable changes in international economic relations.

*\ 7. Beyond the general issues of the Sixth Special Session, all the | speakers referred to the special tasks of the UNAs. It was duly emphasized I • by several delegates, among them the delegates of Finland, Belgium, Bulgaria, | Czechoslovakia and Romania, that the UNAs should, make more efforts to explain .1 the Resolution and the Programme of Action to the general public. Understanding •i is a basic precondition for acceptance and implementation,

-f 8» It was suggested that the UNAs, in their daily activities and WFUNA J in its various meetings, should give more publicity designed to make the ;| very, complex situation better understood. As a first step, they should j make the Resolution, the Programme of Action and the suggested Charter of " the Economic and Social Rights available to the general public. In these 1 . activities they should receive more assistance from governments and from I * the UN Office of Public Information. The availability of documents in many | cases involves translation and publishing as well. . ' . . «f .. . • 1 9« The closer co-operation of the UNAs in promoting the establishment I of a New Economic Order was also stressed by many delegates. This, according if to some speakers, would include seminars, joint programmes, exchanges of 1 . information, etc. In this" connection, the delegate of the UNA of Romania 1 stressed the importance of the proposal presented at the Plenary Session by ,| _ their representatives to establish a WFUNA Centre for promoting European ]3 - security and co-operation. •

10. National programmes, planned and carried out by different UNAs in connection with the issues emerging from the Sixth Special Session were mentioned in greater detail by some UNA delegates, such as the representatives ...of the Danish UNA, and the Belgian. UNA, etc..

11. The delegates emphasized that the majority of these issues did not represent something quite new, but were an integral part of the activities of the UNAs. They were also in the spirit of the resolutions accepted by earlier Regional Conferences and Plenary Assemblies of the World Federation of United Nations Associations. In the implementation of these resolutions, the UNAs as well as WFUNA have co-operated and will continue to work together with o.ther interested NGOs holding the same views. ERC" 4/REPORT (A) -12--^

CHAPTER IV

Report of the. Commission on Item 3 - The role of European UWAs invinternational and national activity for the eliaination of discrimination on the grounds of race, sezr_and economic status, with particular emphasis on. conditions in Europe. .-..,.. • . .

Chairman: Mr. P. Field (United Kingdom) "Rapporteurs: Mrs. N, Abadan-Unat (Turkey) • ' "'• : Mrs. A, Vassiliou (Cyprus) •• ::- ' • ' '• ' • Mrs. S. Willner (USA) : • " ' '

1. Migrant Workers

• An important part of the general debate centred on the need to see the European migrant problem as a long-term "structural" problem rather than '•as a temporary one. The discriminations are'many, running the gamut from " inadequate -information and preparation for the move to the host country to no voice in the political process either in the host or home countries. Other disabilities include lack of vocational training, incomplete registra- tion of the child population with consequent failure to attend school, despite compulsory education laws, no'provision for language or cultural training' of wives,^disruption of family•ties, inappropriate housing and no machinery for remedying their grievances. ' Even where local community boards do exist, together with legislation for their protection, public attitudes of prejudice and' discrimination prevent the full integration of migrants into the community. Attention was also drawn to the plight of foreign students who are caught in the vicious circle of not being permitted to work unless they have the means of supporting themselves.

''' It-was suggested that long-term policies are necessary to deal with the problem,' especially in the educational areas, and that-the support of the members of the United Nations system, particularly Unesco, is essential. One of the main resolutions emerging from an International Congress on'Migrants organized by the Netherlands and cited during the debate contained the "recognition of the need of migrant workers to organize-themselves free of governmental interference as a multinational organization with a Charter of economic, social and political rights". Towards this end, under the aegis of Uneseo, ILO and'the UN, a Pan-European Conference of Migrant Workers will be held •'in the: Netherlands from 21 ;to 2'4 November this year, in order to- formulate an action programme for redressing the rights of immigrants in their countries of residence. The need to establish multinational schools for migrants, oimilar to the schools for children of diplomats, may be considered by this Conference, among other items. "It'was'urged that WFUKA lend its support to this Conference. • '

Another delegation pointed- out that as the Human Rights Declaration expressly provides for the right of freedom of movement and, as many of the migrants are in fact potential immigrants, adequate vocational training to ' upgrade their skills and techniques for their integration into the social, EEC 4/REPORT (A) -13'-- ••'•' CHAPTER IV

cultural, economic and political life of the host country should be provided. In any case, their re-adjustment in their home country will be facilitated and"development objectives furthered if the migrants can be taught skills which are then usable in their home countries on their return. Another delegation suggested that development can be advanced, and some of the migrant problems reduced, by the movement of industries to the lesser developed -•-1 countries wherever this is possible. -' A second major orientation to the migrant problem was based on the premise that 'a basic sociological and economic fact is the existence of temporary labour shortages and surpluses. These, it was suggested, can be met by advance contractual agreements between Workers' Communities and Enterprises. In these agreements the terms and conditions of pay, work, length of stay, housing, social and educational facilities, etc. should be stipulated. This technique, it was stated, tends to reduce the incidence of delinquency and"criminality and other social problems created by the isolation of the migrant workers. Such contractual agreements are presently in effect not only between Socialist countries but also between some Eastern and Western European countries. It was proposed that WFUNA should encourage the extension of this method of solving problems which "would help create a new structure of economic co-operation between countries."

The representative from the United Nations Human Rights Division stated that the question..under consideration was--'one of great concern to' many organs within the United Nations system. He referred to resolutions adopted by the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Commission on Human Rights. He also referred to Resolution 6 (XXVl) of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities by.which Mrs. Halima Warzazi was entrusted to prepare a preliminary study on exploitation of labour through illicit and clandestine trafficking. It was in that context that that problem was being examined by United Nations organs. The study prepared for the Sub-Commission concentrated on the two separate but complementary aspects which were: illicit and clandestine trafficking in foreign labour, and present problems of migrant workers in host countries. The study also tried to identify several problems and to seek possible solutions at national and international levels. It was stated that many of the problems of migrant workers can be understood in relation to underdevelopment and can be solved to some extent by development. Mis- information on the conditions in the host countries frequently lead to clandestine and illicit trafficking. The study recommends, among other things, the dissemination of accurate information, upgrading the'level of jobs given to migrants, better provisions for housing, encouragement to reunite families, promotion of understanding, especially at the local level, and promotion of trade union rights according to ILO and UN instruments.

2. UNAs' Programme of-Action '

A. With respect to racism and racial discrimination, as well as to civil political, social and economic rights, Member Associations should;

1. study and seek to eliminate racial discrimination iri their ERC4/REPORT (A) - H - CHAPTER IV

2. campaign in co-operation with churches and other organizations for the achievement of the aims of the Decade for Action to Combat Racialism and Racial Discrimination. The Commission • commends to all UNAs the practical suggestions made by the Secretary-General in his paper;

":! 3» urge their governments (if they have not already taken such '*, action) to sign, ratify and implement the following: - .•j( - .. : • .• • ' : j • • . ' (a) the Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of ;.| . • the Crime of Apartheid;

j . . (b) the International Convention on the Elimination of .| ... All Forms of Racial Discrimination; ?•"! . • . ... • • "•"I (c) the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the <\ '• Optional Protocol to .this Covenant;

• -.?$. ' -| ' (d) the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; . .^ ••3 4. campaign for the full implementation of Security Council | resolutions against racist regimes.

"":i B, • ¥ith respect to Migrant Workers, the Commission; -=3 ;; -I 1. proposes- that after consultation among all relevant United :j Nations and other international bodies, including representatives 1 - of migrant workers, a UN Convention on Migrant Workers and their * . families should be prepared to deal with the following problems:

I (a) the status of workers; 1 • • • • J : (b) vocational training; • •

(d) housing;

(e) political rights;

• 2. commends the initiative of the Netherlands UNA in organizing a Congress 'of Migrant Workers to be held in the Netherlands in November and urges all-UNAs to participate in it and give . •"• • • ' serious consideration to the implementation of its decisions;

3. urges UNAs to consider how best they can assist migrant communities in their own countries;

4.. requests UNAs to seek undertakings from their governments that •'"•"• ' '•'•"" the rights of migrant workers will not be reduced in any way • by the current economic crisis;

5. calls on the Secretary-General of WFUNA to suggest to the ILO ERG 4/REPORT (A) - 15 - CHAPTER 17

5. International Women's Year

It was accepted by all that this theme does not refer only to the status of women but also to the equality of men and women, the full participation of women in development and the promotion of peace, human rights and progress. . ..: _•;•-..• . .. . _; t.| Most speakers outlined the activities they propose organizing in j • their respective countries in connection with International Women's Year.

:i •j References were made to two forthcoming conferences (and/or forums) "j ' on women; one to be held in Berlin and the other to be held in Bogota, j WFUHA was requested to support these conferences and to send representative "I delegations to them.

I ' -. Programmes should be organized to educate both women and men in j " order to create a strong feeling of solidarity in the world as a.whole by making known the position of women in the various countries, especially in the developing countries, and trying to change present day attitudes towards women. . '.. .. ----- .--,. ... .• .

Maximum possible use should be made of the mass media to publicize the changing role of women in society, e.g. to introduce new programmes on television and radio about the role of women and most important of all to criticize publicly existing attitudes.

Where necessary, efforts should- be made to change existing traditions, " ' religious and tribal laws which inhibit the development of women. Equality before the law is not sufficient if there still exists discrimination based on tradition and other factors. Hence, it was suggested that UNAs should first try to obtain for women equality before the law and then proceed with the more difficult task of changing traditions which prevent women from participating in all domains of public life and restrict their role to the traditional function of mother and housewife.

Attention should be concentrated on the practical issues in every country in order to stop the sacrificing of the talents of wonen by restricting their activities exclusively to the home and children.

Efforts should be made to obtain equal access for women and men in all aspects of development. For this purpose equal access should be given • to women to universities, vocational training institutes, etc, in order to equip them with the necessary prerequisites for full participation in thoir countries' economic life, not only in the lower scales but the higher levels as well.

UMAs should adopt appropriate means to influence their governments to ratify all international conventions on the status and .rights of women and initiate action to inform public opinion about the evolution of the role of women in the context of modern society. ' •

The programmes of action proposed by the WFUNA Secretary-General in his document should also be considered by all UNAs in planning their • activities for International Women's Year. ' ERG 4/REPORT (A) - 16 -

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j Report of the Commission on Item 4 - Intensification of activities | of European UNAs for the promotion among young people of the ideals of • international peace, security, mutual respect, understanding and co-operation. j _'J 1 - Chairman: Mr. V. Dimitrijevic (Yugoslavia) ; • i :j Rapporteur: Miss Anuncjata Kocjan (iSMUN)

".; ' The participants of the Third Commission discussed at length the 1 problems of intensification of activities of European UNAs for the | promotion among young people of the ideals of international peace, security, •j mutual respect, understanding and co-operation. They agreed that activities j based on the relevant UN Declaration and other UN documents should be .] further developed in all countries. The problem of the bringing up and j education of young people is being given its due importance today. ''\ Youth should take its appropriate place in society and be stimulated to "] ensure the further development of the fundamental principles of international law and the promotion of peace, security and co-operation in Europe and in the world at large.

The participants expressed their full support for the efforts made at national and international, governmental and non-governmental levels, to promote among youth the ideals of peace, justice, social progress, as well as mutual respect and understanding, co-operation and solidarity among all peoples.

In this context, the participants supported the idea of convening in 1975 an All-European Youth Conference to consider follow-up activities based on the results of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe. The convening of such a Youth Conference was discussed recently at the meeting of various international and national youth organizations * in Hungary.

More examples were given by the representatives of national UNAs and ISMUN of the actions undertaken in this field. It was the understanding | of the participants that the enumeration of these activities will assist I UNAs to intensify their work, deal with new problems and employ new methods. t 1. _ Many international meetings, conferences and seminars, such as, | for example, the 10th World Festival of Youth and Students in Berlin (GDR) 3 in 1973; the International Youth Population Conference in Bucharest in 1974; I the Consultation among Youth Organizations on the follow-up of the Geneva | Conference, etc. were referred to as very positive examples of international co-operation among youth in the search for a lasting peace and co-operation ] in the world. Assistance for such activities is necessary from other governmental and non-governmental organizations, including UNAs. 2. The discussion showed that there exist differences in the concepts of the international peace, security and co-operation, and a suggestion was made that WFUNA tries to organize a seminar (preferably for teachers) on LI- J _ . EEC 4/REPORT (A) - 17 -. . CHAPTER V

3. The point was raided of the efforts made by governments, the United Nations, United Nations Associations and other international organizations to increase ways and means of communication with and among young people. In this context a need- for some means of permanent consultations, with and among youth was considered necessary. The proposals already put forward, such as the establishment of a new all-European youth structure made by the Norwegian government in the discussions of the Geneva Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe, .the declaration of an "International ..Jouth .Year" or the adoption of a Charter of rights and duties of young people should be further considered by UNAs, besides other matters related to youth.

4. Particular attention was paid by the participants to the educational .process. It was stressed- that teachers .should be made aware of the importance of the ideals of the United Nations and peaceful international relations, in order to transmit them to their students. The examples of UNAs in Norway and the Federal Republic of Germany could be followed by organizing special lectures on the United Nations for teachers and students and also promoting the revision of the textbooks in the light of contemporary . international relations. There was a proposal made that an international seminar to share experience in this field be convened by VfFUNA with assistance from Unesco. . . . ;: .... -;: - :.... • .

5. Direct contacts between UNAs and various youth organizations in their respective countries should be established to enable the organization of joint activities related to youth. In this connection reference was made to the experiences of such contacts in the Socialist countries and in Finland.

There should also be clear statements of policies from UNAs on such issues as security and co-operation, human rights, development, etc. to enable young people to identify their interests with UNAs.

6. Direct contacts between youth from different countries should be encouraged with adequate financial assistance by.UNAs and other adult organizations, as this kind of experience is considered one of the most effective in developing the ideals of peace, security, and co-operation among peoples'. 'The learning of other languages, studying the culture and problems of other countries, etc. are among the desirable activities that youth can undertake to promote mutual understanding and friendship.' Any assistance in this field from UNAs and other organizations will be welcome.

7. Various activities for promoting the aims and objects of the United Nations should be undertaken. Many interesting examples were given, e.g:

(a) competitions for young people on their knowledge arid understanding of the United Nations and world affairs (as organised by the UNAs in Yugoslavia, Austria and Poland);

(b) lectures, discussions, self-education projects, meetings 0 ' with people involved- in the .international activities, UN model sessions, seminars anc?: conferences on the United Nations programmes and international relations. ERG 4/REPORT (A) - 18 - CHAPTER V

8. It was agreed that more stress should be laid by WFUNA and UNAs on publicizing United Nations documents and other publications on United Nations related problems. UNAs have often considerable intellectual capacity for this work, having among their members many scientists, journalists and politicians. Special attention should also be given to the production of documents which could be easily understood and appreciated by youth.

9. There was agreement on the need to strengthen further co-operation between.UNAs with a special emphasis put on joint youth programmes. An ' exchange of UNAs1 youth officers would help considerably in this connection.

10. Such ¥FUNA activities for young people as the Summer School should be extended so that better and wider results could be achieved. The development of similar WFUNA educational projects should also be considered to achieve this end.

The above statement was agreed upon by consensus of all participants of Commission III and therefore it is proposed that the WFUNA Regional Conference includes it in the final report of the Conference.

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CHAPTER VI

THE SITUATION IN CYPRUS

This question was considered in the plenary meetings on Item 1 , All interested parties stated their respective position on this matter. The Drafting Committee decided not to include the discussion on this subject in its report, as there was the possibility of adopting a resolution "acceptable to all parties concerned".

At the final plenary session a draft resolution (vide Annex A) on the situation in Cyprus was distributed to the delegates but as it was not acceptable to some of the parties directly concerned, particularly to the UNA of Cyprus, a "Statement on the Question of Cyprus" (vide Annex B) was submitted.

Mr._Troukhanovsky (USSR), supported by Mr. Steiniger (German Democratic Republic) and Mr. Kostourkov (Bulgaria), pointed out that the draft resolution which was "on the table" could not be withdrawn without the permission of the House. ERG 4/REPORT (A) - 19 - CHAPTER VI

• The Chairman (Mr. Frank Field - UK) declared that.:.th e resolution was physically before the "House" but not legally. • •

Mr. Bebler (Yugoslavia) supported by Mr. Willner (USA) explained that as all parties concerned could not agree on the draft resolution, ..;. a statement was being submitted in the ho'peT'that it would 'be accepted. •_ . . • • . • \ The' Chairman (Mr. Field) ^ttien called, for a vote on whether the • statement or the resolution should be considered first. The meeting • agreed by nine votes to eight to consider the statement first.

Mr . Bebler (YugoBlavia) proposed, in the interests of unanimity, to delete the last phrase in .sub-paragraph (d) of the statement, i.e. the phrase which read: "in accordance with the resolutions of the UN Security Council", particularly because of subsequent developments, some of these resolutions had no force any more'. ." . ''" ' ...... j ' This amendment was supported by the Turkish delegation.

Miss Wicha (Austria), disagreed. In the light of Mr. Bebler 's ; argument, she said that violations of Security Council resolutions would mean nullifying such resolutions. She cited the case of South Africa. •Moreover, it was WFUHA's obligation to promote the implementation of Security Council Resolutions. Finally the deletion of this phrase could imply the withdrawal of even the UN troops. . -.. ".."..

. . Mrs. Vassiliou (Cyprus) declared that while . agreeing with all the provisions of the draft statement and/or draft resolution, her 'delegation.. could not accept either, as the Conference would, if it accepted either of these documents be closing its eyes to the fact that one Member State of the UN had been guilty-. of an armed invasion of another- Member State. The Cyprus delegation would, therefore, withdraw from the 'Conference before these documents were put to the vote. After making this statement, Mrs. Vassiliou and one of her colleagues withdrew.

. . Mrs. Abadan-Unat (Turkey) said that with all the good will in the world her delegation could not accept any condemnation of the Turkish intervention, the nature and. object of which she had explained in the course of the general debate. At the same time the Turkish delegation drew attention to the fact that the Cyprus delegation was still in the hall, even though some members had withdrawn from the Conference before a vote.

V ... -. •- -. .V At this stage Mr. Troukhanovsky (USSR) proposed that as there was no agreement by the parties directly concerned, both the statement and the resolution should be withdrawn and the discussion of this question terminated.

This proposal was seconded by Turkey and was then put to the Conference. The voting was 14 for, 3 against and 2 abstentions.

At this stage, Mrs. Vassiliou of the Cyprus delegation returned to the Conference hall. ERG 4/REPORT (A) - 20 - CHAPTER ¥1 1 Mr- Loizideg (Greece) said that the procedure followed was such that his delegation was not prepared to participate in the debate. This was justified by the final result.

Explanations of vote and comments

Hiss Wicha (Austria) voted against closing the discussion, because WFUKA, in view of its declared aims and objects, should take clear positions on issues of this kind.

Mr. Wiliner (USA) said that he voted against closing the debate as ¥FTJNA could have made a great contribution to the solution of this problem. Be regretted that TJNAs could not bridge the gap and reconcile the different interests.

Mrs. Abadan-Unat (Turkey) shared Mr. Winner's regrets. Her delegation had not come to the Conference to defend the Turkish case, but to co-operate in efforts to find a solution. However, the accusation that Turkey was an aggressor could not be accepted. Turkey had intervened in accordance'with the London agreement to preserve the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of Cyprus and to protect the rights of the minority,

Mr. Gustafsson (Sweden) said that he shared the views expressed by Austria and had voted against closing the debate for the same reason.

Mr. Eebler regretted that the Conference had failed in" one of its main tasks. He'had done his best to help work out a suitable agreement but had not been successful.

Mr. Simai (Hungary) said that in abandoning the draft resolution and the draft statement, various points of value in both had also been jettisoned. . .

. The Chairman (Mr. Field) said in conclusion that although agreement was not reached, much good will had been shown. This was a positive sign, He declared the discussion of this item closed.

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. . CHAPTER VII

. . . CLOSING SESSION

J The President of the Conference, Dr. A. Balaci, took the chair. :j - ' ' - ' ' ' " .-] Mr. Abbas Chedid (UN) expressed his appreciation of the work -; done by the Conference and considered the programmes outlined of great ~< " value. He was sure that all Associations would discharge their respoh- :] sibilities and in the name of the Secretary-General of the UN and the •:i Under Secretary-General, Head of the Office of Public Information, he -j wished the European UNAs and VJFUNA all success. :1 . -1 '• The President thanked the delegat.es for their- co-operation and | complimented them on their effective participation in the Conference. '1 He urged each UNA to implement all the recommendations of the Conference j both on Security and Co-operation in Europe as well as 'on the other issues ] discussed. The Romanian UNA had always worked to promote the aims and .j . ideals of the UN and would continue to do so. In conclusion he expressed • ;! his appreciation of the valuable services rendered by his colleagues, the •| technical staff of both WFUNA' and the Romanian UNA, the interpreters and other helpers.

Mr. Hasdorf (Denmark) supported by Hr. Maurize (France) submitted a vote of thanks to the Romanian Government, the Romanian UNA and the Secretary-General of WFUNA and its staff (Annex G). This was carried with acclamation.

The Secretary-General, replying to the vote of thanks, expressed his very high appreciation of the effective manner in which the President of the UNA, his colleagues and other helpers had worked with his staff to provide all the physical arrangements of the Conference and to make the Conference services run smoothly.

Commenting on the Conference itself, he expressed his gratitude to the President of the Conference, the Vice-Presidents and the Chairmen 1 and Rapporteurs of the Commissions for the excellent work they had done. 1 As a result of their efforts, this Fourth Regional Conference of European UNAs was easily the most fruitful one held so far.

He had, however, to state that he was disappointed over the absence of any positive action on Cyprus. If his proposal to have only a report and not to have resolutions had been followed in the case of Cyprus, there would have been many points of agreement among the parties concerned. These could have been followed by brief statements about their differences. As things worked out, they had, by abandoning the draft resolution and the statement in their entirety, "thrown out the baby with the bath."

WFUNA seems to have fallen into the practice of running away I from problems and thus leaving the Secretariat with no mandate to act on ERG 4/REPORT (A) - 22 - CHAPTER VII

important issues like a few years ago on" Vietnam, and now on Cyprus. This could seriously affect WFUNA's position as a leader in the NGO field.

He wished to conclude by-drawing-attention to the fact that the European (including the North American) Associations were historically and- financially the, basis of WJWA.. The' increased budget was passed at the last Assembly with a noticeable reluctance, Nevertheless, the Associations which voted, as well as some which' had abstained or voted against,were among those which paid the increased dues in full. While .. . appreciating this spirit of solidarity, he told the participating UNAs: ... "You know the size of the VFUNA staff which organized this meeting. Ask yourself whether you are acting in a just and fair manner by thrusting such a work load on so few".. . .

The President then formally, declared closed the Fourth Regional Conference of European United Nations Associations. " V EEC 4/REPORT (A) - 23 - ANNEX A

1 DRAFT RESOLUTION ON CYPRUS • •

THE FOURTH REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF EUROPEAN UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATIONS, .

DEEPLY CONCERNED by the tragic events having taken place in the Republic of Cyprus and the continuing suffering of the Cyprus population,

CONSIDERING that these 'events resulted in an increased danger for peace and security in Europe and in the world,

SEES the ultimate solution of the. Cyprus question in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter along the following closely interlinked lines:

(a) restoration and respect of an independent, sovereign and territorially integral Republic of Cyprus;

(.b) settlement of all internal .matters through negotiations between representatives of the two ethnic communities in Cyprus;

(d) complete withdrawal of all foreign troops and bases from Cyprus,

CONSIDERS that the way of solving international aspects of the Cyprus question should be found through the United Nations,

CALLS UPON all parties involved to co-operate in creating a favourable climate for the solving of the Cyprus question in particular by taking without delay the following steps:

(a) solving practically the problem of refugees and hostages on both sides through their return to their homes and the restoration of their property;

(b) starting a gradual withdrawal of foreign troops and military personnel.

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STATEMENT ON THE QUESTION OP CYPRUS

: ;j The Conference felt great concern for the situation in the I Republic of Cyprus, as a result of the recent tragic events which '• 1 endanger peace and security in Europe and the world. It expressed deep -.'•] sympathy for the sufferings of the people of Cyprus. H : '\ After hearing the presentations of the views of the Cypriot ". '.-j delegation including its Greek and Turkish members and the views of the Turkish and Greek delegations, the Conference was gratified to find a large measure of agreement. The Conference fully endorses their agreed view that the ultimate solution of the Cyprus question should rest .' on the basis of the following interlinked measures:

.i (a) restoration and respect of 'an independent, sovereign d and territorially integral Republic of Cyprus;

(b) settlement of all internal matters through negotiations between representatives of the two ethnic communities in Cyprus;

(d) complete withdrawal of all foreign troops and bases from Cyprus, in accordance with the Resolutions of the UN Security Council; and

(e) the way of solving international aspects of the Cyprus question should be found through the United Nations. . .

The Conference calls upon all parties involved to co-operate in creating a favourable climate for the solving of the Cyprus question in particular"by taking without delay the following steps:

(a) solving practically the problem of refugees and ;. . hostages on both sides through their return to their homes and the restoration of their property; and

(b) starting a gradual withdrawal of foreign troops and military personnel.

The Conference welcomes the steps already undertaken by the United Nations for the relief of refugees and calls for increased aid from Member States.of the UN before the winter.

********* ERG 4/RBPORT (A) - 25 — ANNEX C

VOTE OF THANKS

THE.'FOURTH REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF EUROPEAN UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATIONS,

. MEETING in Bucharest f romf-1 - 5 October 1974,

RECORDS its thanks to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, as well as the Under Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Office of Public Information, for their messages of encouragement and for appointing representatives to participate in its deliberations, . .

APPRECIATES very highly the interest shown in this Conference and the encouragement and assistance given,-.to its organizers by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Romania,

WARMLY EXPRESSES its gratitude to the President, Secretary- General and other members of the-. Romanian .United Nations Association for the excellent local arrangements and for their very valuable co-operation with the WFUNA Secretariat, . .. • :. _.,

THANKS sincerely the Organizing Committee of the Conference for the effective programme, and

CONGRATULATES the Secretary-General of the Federation and his staff for the overall organization of the Meeting and the day-today functioning of the Conference Services..

(Presented by the delegations of the Associations of Denmark and France and carried with" acclamation)

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

J HONORARY PRESIDENTS Dr. Ales Bebler (Yugoslavia) "J Dr. N.J.C.M. Kappeyne van de Coppello j (Netherlands) ,j Mrs. Ire"n Kong at (Hungary) •\ ] PAST PRESIDENT Dr. Ales Bebler (Yugoslavia)

] CHAIRMAN - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr. Sidney Willner (USA)

] VICE-CHAIRMEN - EXECUTIVE Prof. Vladmimir Troukhanovsky (USSR) J "COMMITTEE . ' Dr, Barbara Wicha (Austria) - ] .* HONORARY TREASURER Mr. Jan G. G. De Geer (Sweden)

j SECRETARY-GENERAL Mr. L. H. Horace Perera (Sri Lanka)

1 MEMBERS - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dr. Franco A. Casadio (Italy) 1 ' . Dr. Vojin Dimitrijevic (Yugoslavia) | . Mr. Frank Field (United Kingdom) | Dr. Mihaly Simai (Hungary) 13J *********

I Special Guests from Romania

Mr. Ion Traian Stefa"nescu Minister for Youth Problems Acad. Miron Nicolescu President of the Romanian Academy Prof. Cornel Pacoste Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Nicolae Popa Vice-Mayor of Bucharest *********

Official Representatives of the United Nations

UNITED NATIONS ...... , Mr. Abbas Chedid Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Mr. A. Devarajan Representative of the UNDP, Bucharest Mr. Abdel Monem Ghoneim Division of Human Rights, Geneva Mr. Ferdinand Rath ERG 4/REPORT -..27 -- - ANNEX D (A only)

UNITED NATIONS (continued) Mr. loan Voicu Assistant Director, UNIC, Bucharest

UNESCO Mr, Louis Ziegle" Director, Unesco European Centre for Higher Education . •-.

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Delegates from Member United Nations Associations

AUSTRIA Dr. BarbaraWicha Mr. Hugo Stanka ..: •

BELGIUM Mr. A. Van Bilsen Mrs. M. Ernst-Henrion

BULGARIA Mr. Dimo Kamburov Mr. Pentcho Kostourkov

CYPRUS Mrs. Androulla Vassiliou Mr. P. Sarris Mr. M. D. Aziz

CZECHOSLOVAKIA Mr. Juraj Cuth Mr. Jiri Nosek (accompanied by Mrs. Nosek) Mr. Milan Dudas Mr. Veroslav Vagner

DENMARK- Mr. Mogens Hasdorf

FINLAND . . ' Mr. Folke Sundman Miss Hilkka Pietila

FRANCE Mr. Bernard Maurize

GERMANY, Federal Republic of Dr. Walter Klein . Prof. Klaus HUfner Mr. Joachim Krause

GERMAN DEMOCRATIC-REPUBLIC Prof. Peter Alfons Steiniger Mrs. Felicitas Richter Prof. Wolfgang Sproete .• • Dr. Frank Seidel

GREECE Dr. Savas Loizides Mr. Nicolas Baltas (accompanied by -Mrs. Baltas) . . r • Mr, Pi Kommatas.~(accompanied; by . Mrs. Kommatas)

HUNGARY . Prof. Mihaly Simai- Mrs, Ire*n Komjat

IRELAND Miss Stella Webb ERG 4/REPORT - 28 - ANNEX D (A only)

NETHERLANDS Mr. W. J. Vassen Dr. W. J. C. Melgert Dr. N.J.C.M. Kappeyne van de Coppello (accompanied by Mrs. Kappeyne van de Coppello)

HORWAY Mr. Jon G. Reinholdt Mrs. Mette Clifford

POLAND Prof. Remigiusz Bierzanek Mr..Zbigniew Weiss...... ; Mr. Marek Hagmajer

ROMANIA Prof. Alexandru Balaci Prof. Dumitru Masilu Mrs. Plorica Andrei Mr. Aureliu Cristescu Mr. Nicolae Fotino

SWEDEN Mr. Bengt Gustafsson

TURKEY Prof. Cahit Talas (accompanied by Mrs. Talas) Prof. Rusen Keles Senator Hifzi 0. Bekata Prof. Nermin Abadan-Unat Mr. Besir Hamitogullari

UNION OP SOVIET SOCIALIST Prof. Vladimir G. Troukhanovsky REPUBLICS Mrs. Natalie Berejnaya Mr. G. A. Sverdlov Mr. A. N. Kaliadine Mr. A. D. Grigoriev

UNITED KINGDOM Mr. Prank Field Dr. E. L. Ross

UNITED STATES OP AMERICA Mr. Sidney Willner (accompanied by Mrs. ¥illner)

YUGOSLAVIA Dr. Ales Bebler Dr. Vojin Dimitrijevic Dr. Vladimir-Duro Degan Dr. Radovan Vulkadinovic Mr. Milivoje Radovanovic-Parbin Miss Emilia Kudavica

ISMUN Miss Anuncjata Kocjan

Observers from Non-European United Nations Associations

CUBA Dr. Miguel A, D'Este'fano Dr. Pederico Cordoba

IRAN Dr. Taghi Nasr ERG 4/REPORT - 29 - ANNEX D (A only)

Observers from Governments

PORTUGAL Mr. Louis Quartin

Guests

IRAQ Mr, Osama Gailani Mr. Saad Alowash Mr. Otnman Al-Jaff ITALY Mr. Pietro Corvaro MONGOLIA Mr. Dolgoriin Purov

Secretariat of the Conference

WFUNA Madame Andre"e Y. Piaget Chief of Conference Services Mrs. Elena Corvaro Secretary Miss Lynda Reed Secretary

ROMANIAN UNA

Mr. Marin Buhoara Mr. loan Murg Mr. Dumitru Ratoiu Mr. Victor Faghiura Mr. Gheorghe Chirila Mr. Ovidiu lonescu Mr. Iftene Pop Mr. Mihail Stoica Mr. Nicolae Stanciulescu Mr. Constantin Ivascu Mr. Aurel Balint Mrs. Sandina Giugariu Mr. Florin Geamanu Mr. Alexandru Cernatoni Mr. Roman Mircea Mr. Florin Rosu

INTERPRETERS

Mrs. Doina Motas Mrs. Runcan Anca Magureanu Mr. Andrei Bantas Miss Alexandra Emilian Mrs. Ileana Buican Mr. Gheorghe Craciun Mrs. Daniela lonescu Miss Mihaela Hustiuc Miss Maria Dana Ghering Miss Andrea Costin Mr. Adrian Sahleanu Miss Paulina Alexandru Miss Cornelia Ene Miss Liliana Danalache Miss Doina Magrini Miss Stela lordache Miss Corina Simionescu Miss Dobre Mihaela Miss Viorica Alistar Mrs. Claudia Mircea Mr. Alexandru Brumaru Miss Lelia Bahomiri Miss Sanda loan

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With my highest regards and wishing you success in your efforts to promote peace, justice, security and progress in the world,

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WF/CIR/1051 (A)

SECRETARY GENERAL'S LETTER

CONTENTS

Quot Homines Tot Sententiae The Press and the Eighteenth GenercJ. Conference of Unesco International Women's Tear The World Food Conference Deadlines re WFUNA's Plenary Assembly Do not forget 21 March

Dear Friends,

Much has been said in various quarters about the Twenty-ninth UN General Assembly. There is supposed to be a growing disillusionment with the Organization. The daily press and other media of mass communication have contributed to this by their ignorant, biased and on very rare occasions malicious reporting of what really happened. In response to requests fronx some Member Associations, I am putting down a few comments of others and some of my own thoughts in this circular which will also deal with a few other important aspects of our work.

QUOT HOMINES TOT SENTENTIAE

This Latin phrase translated into English could mean that there will be as many different opinions as there are people. Note, for example, the following early reactions to the Twenty-ninth General Assembly;

I. REACTIONS IN THE U3A - "THE TYRANNY OF THE MAJORITY" • (a) We are told that some Americans were the loudest in complaining WF/CIR/1051 (A) - 2 '- about the "tyranny of the majority", which is said to have led to the non- recognition of the credentials of the delegation of the Republic of South Africa, the invitation to Arafat of the Palestine Liberation Organization, to address the Assembly, to accord to him the honours due to the Head of a State and to give the PLO Observer Status at the UN.

(b) Mr. Joseph M. Segel, a US delegate to the Twenty-ninth UN General Assembly points out that the United States joined in adopting 129 resolutions while opposing only 17 and raising objections to 32. In fact, Mr. Segel says that on two resolutions considered most important to.the United States for strategic reasons, "we lobbied extensively and won both times". These statistics do not in any way support the accusation of the "tyranny of the majority". (Evening Bulletin, 21 December 1974)

(c) Fr6fe'B's6'r"13a'via"!Ka.'y"in" his book "The New Nations and the United Nations" identified no less than nine caucusing groups in the General Assembly membership. The majorities that emerge at different times are the result of various coalescences of these caucuses depending on the issue. A study of the resolutions at the Twenty-ninth UN General Assembly and the voting on them bears this out. For instance, although there was an Afro-Asian Socialist majority on the whole question of the PLO, there was :no such majority"on' the request to restore Prince Sihanouk to Cambodia and on the retaining of the UN Command in Korea. .., ' .-' • •• : '••"'

(d) Mr. Gordon King in a statement that, to speak of the death of the UN is "just silly talk", points -put;the political context-within which the Twenty-ninth General Assembly resolutions must be viewed. He stresses the following points:

* The Security Council resolutions setting forth the UN principles on which a peaceful settlement must be based, all guarantee the existence'' of Israel as a State.

* The right of the- Palestinian-.people: to a-homeland has in:the' past-year received widespread recognition* • • • : .•••••.••

*..The Palestine Liberation Organization gained acceptance as • spokesman of the Palestinian people, not only by the Arab States but also by Vest Bank politicians (and now by, the majority of the States): 29th G.I'.

* Many serious students of the Middle East have now reached the conclusion that the first requirement for peace in the Middle East today is that Israel and the PLO "accept each other.

1 r: • *. The UN debate.- (on the.Middle East) revealed increasing pressure for the resumption . .of the Geneva talks. .-.:''•

II. THE' BRITISH OFFICIAL VIEW

. ;' Mr. Ivor RichardsTwho"was Britain's delegate to this Assembly said recently, .that "lots .of steam has been let off, and the United Nations looks stronger at the end of the session than at the beginning". He also added — 3 — WF/CIR/1051 {

that the British Government considered the "American reaction to a number of defeats at the hands of the majority was excessive". This is-supported by implication in Joe.;Segel's statistics quoted above (vide §./b/).

III. DR. KURT WALDHEIM considers.that this Assembly reflected not only the momentous changes•in our society but the very large degree of common interest which all nations have in coming to terms with the realities of our changing world. For many years, he said, the proceedings of the United Nations were dominated by East-West confrontation. Now the greatest challenge is to establish and develop a constructive dialogue and genuine co-operation between the-advanced countries of the North and the developing countries of the South.

1 'We see•here an echo of U Thant's warning that the real confrontation 1 will.be-not between East and West, but between North and South.

I "•:••:. Dr, Waldheim is quite right in his analysis. The membership of the 1 UN has changed; so have the concerns and priorities of its members. He I >-•".-also rightly points out "that the UN'was established to deal with problems 1 not to ignore them". The UN Gencrr.l Assembly has found difficult problems and not tried to evade them. In doing so, it has proved its relevance and vitality to the tremendous task of building peace and a better world for all humanity.

IV. - "THE US CANNOT BXPBCT TO PREVAIL ON EVERY ISSUE"

This is what Mr. John Scali, who earlier was so critical of the "tyrannical majority" said to a Now England audience a few weeks ago. In this connection it is useful to•remember•the late President Kennedy's words on the solution of international problems. "We must face the fact" said President Kennedy "that the United States is neither omnipotent nor omniscient - that we are only;-six per cent of the world's population - that we cannot impose our will on the other ninety-four per cent of mankind - that we cannot right every wrong or reverse each adversity - and that therefore there cannot be an American solution to every world problem."

Although I am quoting the words of"an American President, I would like every United Nations Association to realize that these words are equally applicable to its Government and people too.

V.- THE QUESTION OF SOUTH AFRICA

There are no doubt various legal niceties about the expulsion of a Member State from the United Nations. There is also the psychological question/.-of whether it is more useful to have a recalcitrant Member within or outside the' Organization. There is the further possibility envisaged by William F. Buckley Jr. in the. Herald Tribune that South/Africa,, like Taiwan, may find life outside the UN altogether possible and cheaper and that it allows a country that extraordinary liberation of divesting'itself from institutional attachments "altogether hypocritical" in nature. :. ^,

The words "altogether hypocritical in nature" only, show Mr. Buckley's WF/CIR/1051 (A) - 4 - - complete ignorance of the history, the traditions, the cultures, the hopes and aspirations of the peoples of the third world countries. To people like Mr. Buckley, the UN, in its early years, when the United States could i easily command a majority was alright. Now that the boot is on the other [ foot and is occasionally used with effect, it is wrong'. Has President Ford or the Republican party condemned the use of their present majority by the Democratic party to thwart even the Presidential veto as "tyrannical" or "altogether hypocritical"?

;Leaving all' this aside, there is no doubt that the government of South Africa regards and treats the vast majority of its citizens as less than' human and exploits and dehumanizes them in a way unprecedented in modern history since the end of World War II. Has such a government a moral right to belong to an organization, the preamble to whose Charter begins with the words "We the peoples of the United Nations . . ."? "Peoples"here means "human beings". It was nothing but hypocrisy on the part of the government of the Republic -of South Africa to include "coloured" and "black" members -in its delegation.-: These people, when at the UN, were entitled to use the same rest-rooms, bars, dining-rooms and toilets in the UN building as their white "fellow" delegates - a privilege which they did not enjoy, nor are likely to enjoy, in their -own country.

VI. TEN QUESTIONS (i) Is not the set-up of the...UN General Assembly based on Western ' ideas of representative democracy?

(ii) Have the Western countries, which should be more conversant with this system than others, set an example in the way they used it before and after the process of decolonization got under way?

(iii) While it is true that there was a time when the PLO resorted to terrorism and violence, and while we do not advocate or condone violences, the question must be asked: "How many countries which are members of the {'t-i UN today can claim to have won their independence and secured their territorial integrity without resorting to the kinds of violence and terrorism known and available to them at that time?"

(iv) In a democratic assembly, when groups get together to secure their interest, is it a violation of democracy as long as this majority does not become a permanent majority and as long as it does not regularly over-rule the minority?

(v) Is it worth passing resolutions just because one group can secure ['] a majority when one knows that major powers are not likely to implement them? One must be practical in international affairs, and it is hoped that all countries will take heed of this. ' •

(vi) Is not the UN General Assembly, as Mr. Segel points out, just one small .part of the whole UN system? To speak of the General Assembly [ j as the United Nations, as even the Secretary-General has done occasionally, is very misleading. - 5 - WP/CIR/1051 (A)

(vii) Where does real power in the United Nations reside? Is it not in the Security Council in which the five major powers have a veto" and have used it? "Many smaller nations might complain of "the tyranny of the veto".'

(viii) Should not the mass media strive to present the facts in their proper perspective to their readers or listeners and help to educate public opinion for the' aims and ideals of the Organization, or should they indulge in ignorant, undigested, partisan and, even on occasion, malicious rather than constructive criticism of the Organization? ;_

• (iz) Would not some governments find themselves in a more satisfactory\'r position today if they had only f .iced realities and implemented relevant UN resolutions, especially those of the Security Council?

(z) 'What is better, an Assembly where peoples from all over the world can give expression to their hopes and aspirations and even let off steam or a shooting battle field where blood is shed, men, women and children are killed and maimed, and the clock of progress put back? ' .

VII. WAT IS THE TOTTED NATIONS? • • ''

The press, radio and television are largely responsible for creating ''. in the minds of the average citizen the idea that the United Nations is the General Assembly, and nothing more. I am sure that those who control the media know that only about 10$ of the budget of the whole UN family is spent on the work of the General Assembly and Security Council, while 90$ is spent on efforts to eliminate poverty, hunger, disease, ignorance, etc. and thus to promote social progress and better standards of1 life for all peoples, particularly in the Third World. But, of course, this is not news for sensation-mongers and media controlled by various interests.

For the limited success of the UTT today and the consequent disillusionment I blame first the governments of Member States- for not effectively imple- menting Resolution 137 (ll)"and promoting Teaching about the United Nations at all levels of the educational process. Secondly, I would accuse, with a few exceptions, the mass media. The media must certainly furnish their readers and listeners with news. They must also help to reflect public opinion and when necessary help to form public opinion. Have they helped to mobilize public opinion for peace, human rights, justice and progress? Some have; the others must ask themselves why they have failed in this important obligation. A case in point is the way some aspects of the Unesco General Conference was reported, even in some newspapers generally regarded as responsible.

THE PRESS AND THE EIGHTEENTH GENERAL CONFERENCE OP UNESCO

* "Unesco becoming politicized" * "Israel ousted from Unesco" * "Israel ousted from European Group" * "Aid to Israel cut off" WP/CIR/1051 (A) - 6 -

Articles with titles such as those mentioned above appeared in quite a few newspapers. The situation became so bad that the new Director-General had to write a letter to one of them explaining the position. Without getting involved in the Middle East crisis, we wish to make a few comments and raise a few questions.

(a) The Members of Unesco are not educationists, scientists and experts in culture. The Members are States which are represented at Unesco General Conferences•by delegations chosen by the appropriate ministries. Can governments avoid politics? As a matter of fact the TJnesco General Conference has over the years been steadily becoming politicized. How is it that some newspapers got up like Rip van Winkle after a twenty years sleep and found a political bird nest in their beards?

(b) That Israel was ousted from Unesco is a gross inaccuracy. Israel remains a recognized Member of Unesco. That Israel was ousted from the European Group is a joke, because it was never, in that group. r A proposal to list Israel in that group was rejected by the delegates who were accredited representatives of their governments. There is, however, one unfortunate fact here, viz. that Israel is now the only Member of Unesco not to be included in one of the regions "with a view to the execution of regional activities". According to the Director-General of Unesco, notwithstanding this Resolution, Israel:

(i) can participate as an observer in a ministerial conference in Europe or, for that matter, in "any regional conference of ministers no matter where it is held";

(ii) continues to be listed for elections to the Executive Board in Group I (Western Europe) on the same footing as Australia, Canada, USA, etc. which are geographically outside Europe.

(c) That all aid to Israel was cut off is a half truth, and a half truth sometimes can be more dangerous than a lie. The words of:the relevant resolution read thus: "invites the Director-General to withhold assistance from Israel in the fields of education, science and culture until such time as it scrupulously respects the resolutions and decisions" of the Executive Board and the General Conference. The Director-General explains that this resolution is really based on a series of resolutions which in essence calls on Israel to "desist from any archaeological excavations in the city of Jerusalem and from any modification of its features or its i cultural and historical character, particularly with regard to Christian V and Islamic religious sites"..-

The point in this resolution is, which part of it does one stress, "withhold all assistance to Israel . . ."or "until such time as it _scrupulou3ly respects the resolutions and decisions " of the Executive Board and the General Conference?

I would like to ask only one question here. Will the Executive Board of Unesco and the General Conference apply similar sanctions to other countries which persistently violate Unesco resolutions or conventions, e.g. the Convention against Discrimination in Education? It is hoped that in other - 7 - wF/cnt/1051 (A)

In conclusion I must, on behalf of the Federation, express my appreciation of the new Director-General's initiative in inviting the NGOs not only to explain this situation to them, but also to stress how much he needed their understanding' and support. We, in WFUNA, shall give I the new 'Director-General all support in fields within our competence, but we shall not hesitate to criticize ITnesco should the need arise. I am sure that all UNAs will join me in wishing the new Director-General all success.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S YEAR ' ". .

I sent you circular WF/CIR/1036 on 1 November 1974 in this connection. I am sure that all of you have already commenced suitable activities in connection with tjie year or have planned appropriate programmes.

Please send- me before 20 April 1975 a brief report of your programmes or plans. This is requested by the UN and it will be most embarrassing if WFUNA is unable to report that its affiliates are carrying out their obligations in this connection.

I shall also be grateful if some UNAs send a member, preferably a lady, to Geneva to a meeting on 25 April to review the progress we have made in_ this connection and to suggest future plans.

Two major international conferences will be held this year on this topic. The first will be the Intergovernmental Conference in Mexico from 23 June - 4 July 1975. The second will be an NGO Conference in October in Berlin. The initiative for the latter came from the Geneva NGO Sub-Committee on the Status of Women and it is being hosted by the Democratic Women's League of the German Democratic Republic. According to present arrangements, the Berlin Conference will deal with the following principal topics: "Equal Rights for Women", "Women and Development", 'Women in Society", "Women and Peace", "Solidarity and National Independence" and "Co-operation and United Action" . "

Associations which wish to send members to .loin the WFUNA delegations to these two meetings are kindly requested to communicate with me before •j 31 May 1975. It will not be possible to add names to our list of delegates I after this date. Of course, delegates must meet all their expenses, I * including medical fees should the occasion unhappily arise. I . On the international level, we had the following programmes: the •^ . ' last WFUNA-ISMUN Summer School was devoted to a study of the Role of .1 Women in Society and Development, International Women's Year was considered '4 at our Western Pacific and European Regional Conferences. It will also "\ be considered at our forthcoming African and Caribbean Regional Conferences \ and finally in November we are planning to hold a relevant seminar for Women •| „ in Nairobi in co-operation with the Swedish UNA and UNYSA.

THE WORLD FOOD CONFERENCE WFUNA was represented at this Conference by Mr. Donald Tweddle (UK) as leader of the delegation, Mrs. Dorothy Willner (USA), Mr. Solomon Sidky and Dr. Abdul Razak Sidky (ARE), Dr. Mihaly Simai (Hungary) and Mr. Amirul WF/CIR/1051 (A) -8-

The Conference was held against a background of a sudden shrinking of the world's food reserves and disasters caused by droughts and poor harvests in Ethiopiat India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and 'Sri Lanka.

• The theme of the assessment which dominated the Conference was the most urgent need to increase rapidly the production of the developing countries themselves and this meant helping the small farmer who still comprises the majority of the population of these States. Investment in agriculture, running now at about :1.5 billion dollars yearly, would need to be increased to 5 billion dollars. This should not be too much ' for a world which spends 5y billion dollars a week on armaments.

All.the proceedings were shadowed by the growing realization'that, unless massive new supplies of food were found quickly, millions would be in danger of death by starvation before the end of June 19.75. The Assistant Secretary-General of the Conference said that unless at least. 10 million tons of additional food aid could be provided in the next few months, many millions would die.

Many proposals were put forward"by Governments. Of those which were adopted, the most significant-were the establishment of •;a.;" Wo rid • :-- Agricultural Development Fund" and a "Universal Declaration on the-Eradica- tion of Hunger". The latter is to me so sonorous and useless a document that I tend to feel as one delegate remarked "that everyone seemed"willing to discuss something that would commit him to nothing",

The Conference has. some solid achievements to its credit though less than we should all have wished. But little more will be done to build on those foundations, unless in every country there is strong public pressure for more effort, more support and new thinking to .discover new resources.

Mr. Hans Ball and his co-operators nust be complimented on the excellent arrangement made for JMGOs to have an input into the Conference, 1 but this does not appear-to have had much of an impact. 3 ' . . I | What I cannot understand about sone KG-Os and also some governments ] is that they seem to be more concerned with the deaths in the war in ] . Vietnam and in the political conflicts in Chile than with the long and painful process of men, women and children dying of starvation and hunger. Both situations, i.e. death in political conflicts and death through starvation should equally be the concern of all governments and peoples.

../ DEADLINES RE WFUNA'S PLENARY ASSEMBLY

28 March 1975 - Cormsnts on the proposed agenda and acceptance of Executive Committee's invitation to submit basic documents should reach this office by this date.

18 April 1975 - Deadline for Reports of UNAs. - 9 - WP/CIR/1051 (A)

25 July 1975 - Deadline for receipt of basic documents at this office.

Please note that in the interests of the efficient organization of this Assembly, it will be difficult for us to postpone these deadlines.

DO NOT FORGET 21 MARCH

(international Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination)

Closing remarks from the Words of Appreciation on behalf of Blacks of South Africa by the Honourable Prince M. Gatsha Buthelezi, on the occasion of the awarding- of the OATJ Merit Award post-humously to the Late Chief Albert Mvumbi Luthuli, President-General of the Banned African National Congress, Maseru, 10 December 1974.

"Blacks are determined in South Africa not to rest until we have established in South Africa a just society, in which all men shall have equal opportunities regardless of race, colour or creed. We feel ashamed that as a country from which the late General Smuts went out to lay the foundation of the United Nations Human Rights Charter that there is still no determined effort on the part of those who wield power in South Africa to ensure that there is equality and justice for all in South Africa, regardless of race, colour or creed in terms of the United Nations Charter. We can only express a hope that the speech by Mr. Botha, the South African Representative at U.N., marks a turning point in these matters, as such a change is urgent if disaster is to be avoided. "IMKOSI ISIKELELI ' APRIKA'." ********* Yours sincerely,

L. H. Horace Perera Secretary-General

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Bear Mss Nigam, I wish to sincerely thank you for the very beautiful vase from India which you kindly sent to me after our meeting last week* It is a lovely example of Indian artisan- ship, and Mrs. Waldheisa and I very much appreciate your thoughtful gesture* I regret that our time was cut short on Saturday* Nevertheless, I enjoyed seeing you againj and I wish to again thank you for your jmany important activities in support of the United Hations* With kind regards, Yours sincerely,

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Dear Mrs, JSigsra, I thank you sincerely for the very beautiful vase from India which you kindly sent to me. It is at lovely example of Indian craftsmanship and 2 very much appreciate your thoughtful gesture* With kind regards,

Georg Hennig Deputy Executive Assistant

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The Honorable Herman Talmadge The Honorable Henry Kissinger The Honorable Earl Butz The Honorable Dean Rusk The Honorable John R. Stevenson The Honorable John Sea11 Hie Honorable Casper Weinberger Gentlemen: YOU are invited to commemorate President George Washington's birthday at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, February 17, 1975 .(Need an extra inducement? Will prsent you with a rose cutting from Mt. Vernon') ^^ And to do it in a very significant way - by participating in a one-day(10-3)^ non-partisan seminar on the three world UN conferences held in 1974 . The purpose of the seminar is to review the results and follow-up of the three conferences — and to relate each conference to the other two . Possibly future courses of action and pertinent,Ideas may evolve from these discussions . We assure you that your remarks will be received with dignity and respect . This is not to be a "criticizing" seminar — not of persons, of ideas, nor of previous actions . We want to learn and to find ways in which individuals can help in meeting these international problems .

To reach as many people as possible throughout the Southeast, an inexpensive luncheon will be served . If any funds above the actual cost are received, we will contribute them to UNICEF - to make a token dent in the hunger problem . » We will be highly flattered by your and your spouse's presence -- most of all, by your contributions .

We hope to hear from you soon . May 1975 be the Year all of us take a small O i additional step toward solving Jthe problems which beset all of us .

Respectfully,

Stanley S. Jones, Board Chairman, Atlanta United Nations Association

P.S. President Ford: As four of your cabinet members will }>e here, please feel free to dispatch the others ! No, Sir / On second thought, please, please send - or bring-Mrs. Ford ! UN has declared 1975 to be the Year of the Women I Secretary Kissinger: You may recall Atlanta UNA sponsored "Alfred Jenkins Day in Georgia" in 1971 — and assisted in hosting the OAS meeting in Atlanta last April . CC: President Gerald Ford Gov.-Elect George Busbee Pre8' Jim Leonard,UNA-USA Senator Sam Nunn Congressman Andrew Young Congressman Elliot Levitas Mayor Maynard Jackson Dr. Jospeh Pettit-Pres. of Ga. Tech SUGGESTED AGENDA: UNITED NATIONS ASSN. SFMINAR At Georgia Tech Student Center,Monday, Feb. 17, 1975

10 A.M. — Law of the Seabed Conference Secretary Rusk Ambassador Stevenson

11:30 A.M. -- Population Conference Secretary Weinberger

12:30 — Luncheon Ambassador Scali:" What's Going-on at the UN-- Effects of Recent UN General Assemby Decisions on the World Conferences and on the UN, Itself " Senator Talmadg^.: " Food find Agricultural Problems at HOme% Their Fffects and Relationships on Similar Problems Abroad" 2 F.I^. Food Conference Secretary Kissinger Secretary Butz *

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saatter has been considered within the Secretariat and I am pleased to inform you that a decision has been taken that precedence should be given to Dr, Prank Batsman* representative of UHHCR and T3E3ICEF. The United Nations Office of Public Information will bs writing to Mr. Binns on this matter* Yow may rest assured that the confidential- ity of your communication will be preserved.

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PATRON HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR PAUL HASLUCK G.C.M.G. PRESIDENT FEDERAL SECRETARIAT MAJ.-GEN. P. A. CULLEN, C.B.E., DS.O., E.D.(N.S.W.) P.O. BOX 67 KEW EAST VICTORIA, 3102 Telephone: 83 7302 VICE-PRESIDENTS MRS. B. M. R. PICKHAVER, B.A.(S.A-) This letter from - . J.E. Dulfer-Hyams, A.T.C.L., M.P.R.I.A. Park House, .Sc., Dip.Ed. 187 Macquarie Street, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000. MRS. J. DAHLITZ. LL.BXVie.) (Box 2333, G.P.O.)

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Mr. Kurt Waldheim, The Secretary-General, United Nations, NEW YORK. N.Y. 10017. U.S.A.

Dear Sir,

Please pardon me troubling you with a comparatively trivial matter, which nevertheless has become important in the Australian situation.

It concerns the question of who takes precedence at Official functions - Dr. Frank Bauman, the Representative of U.N.H.C.R. and U.N.I.C .E.F., or Mr. Wilfred Binns, Director of United Nations Information Centre?

Both men are excellent representatives of their respective organisations, and co-operate fully with our Association," which they support on all possible occasions in a commendable manner.

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HONORARY PRESIDENT CHARLES L. MARBURG

HONORARY VICE PRESIDENT MRS. JACOB BLAUSTEIN

PRESIDENT DR. JAMES L. FISHER 115 EAST EAGER STREET

VICE PRESIDENTS BALTIMORE. MARYLAND 21202 DR. KINS V. CHEEK 539-OS55 DR. LESLIE S. G. KOVASZNAY MRS. FRANCIS M. RACKEMANN, JR. DAVID S. RITTERFUSCH February 27, 1974 TREASURER DANIEL 8. WEYBRIGHT. JR. ASSISTANT TREASURER Mr. Georg Hennig WILLIAM I. CURRIE Deputy Executive Assistant SECRETARY Executive Office of the Secretary-General MRS. JOHN A. DONAHO United Nations, New York 10017

ASSISTANT SECRETARY MRS. CLARENCE D. LONG Dear Mr. Hennig:

ADMINISTRATOR Miss ROSE LEE FREEDMAN I have received your letter in response to our invitation to the Secretary-General. While I very much regret that the Secretary-General feels that he is unable to act as an Honorary Co-Chairman, I do understand and appreciate his decision.

I am pleased that he is willing to have Mr. Bradford Morse, Under-Secretary-General for Political and General Assembly Affairs, as his representative on March _30_. I am hoping that Mr. Morse will be able to join~us"on that occasion. We would be most honored and privileged to have as our guest a representative from the United Nations in New York at this Gala Event. Therefore, I am enclosing an invitation and will look forward to hearing from you.

If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Dear Dr. PlBher, Ga bc&alf of ths Secretary-General, I yon To? .yon? letter of 19 Decenbor 19?39 inviting tfeo Cccrctr^y-Gc-r^ycil to servo as on honorary co-chairoan OA t-ho 3.97^ Accociation o? Maryland's Ball.

Tho Beeretrjry-Goaoral eppac-eciat.Gs i r.nd trould liked to accept your kind invitation, ô-jov l rcgroto that, owing to -a loss^G practice eft -the Unatocl ITatlono fj?oâ which he oc-m ho tdli noli "bo c,l>3.o to ôia you ca co-o'aairr:~3 o? «>.o "ball* • I trust that you ajiprcsinto tho circ-omotcnccs •cSsS this deoioion necesossy* - .....".•

/ Iloverthoiess 9 the EecrotEsy-Goneral. vouJ/l 'bo happy to / fieoieiiato 11?. Brailfortl Morcc, Unfloy-SecretR^y- I Political at?.fl Genoral AGoenbly Mfairo* CB hira V/on tliio occaoioa, if you so The Seoretary-Ganere'sl faae asked KS to convoy to you h±a very best wishes fo? a vory successful and ne^orable

Siaceraly

Eenaig ' ' Deputy Executive Assistant

Ur. Jeses L. Fisher

Stats Colleso Bolticore, J TDwson State College- Office of the President A A I /* " J i ! J ' ' if ~ 4 JAlil 7/S- .-•:• u. A /""*T ! ' ^ •» i ' i '^ & r''" At j iu;

The Honorable Kurt Waldheim Secretary General of the United Nations INITIAL United Nations Secretariat PI C i\ i N C- • •. J , i \ '. .". i • L- i United Nations, New York 10017 CM / ...... / ...... CAY l-.'.ii,-;H VR. S Dear Mr. Waldheim: ,2/5 TO. I have received enough invitations similar to the one which I am about to tender to be aware of the many reasons which can be used to decline them. I would, however, hope that my request that you allow the United Nations Association of Maryland to list your name as an honorary co-chairman of the 1974jJnited Nations Association of Maryland's I'PlSei^TT^^KiAf~TT"PAE.TT-" CIPATE" Ball will meet with your approval.'"; I-believe-that your nominative jinvolvement will go a long way toward insuring our success.

This once a year fund-raising benefit which should attract some of .ryland's most prominent citizens is the primary source of support for the '.Association's expanded educational program for the coming year. As you know, sthe UNA of Maryland is a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization ,Iworking to promote understanding and interest in the UN and world affairs -'among the people of Maryland. While the obvious purpose of the March 30 ;event is to obtain funds to implement our educational program directed toward .. i elementary school age children in the Maryland area, we also hope it will ;^attract additional members to the UNA of Maryland and to the cause of the UN •; land world peace.

; | As one of the ball co-chairmen, you will be joining Dr. King V. Cheek, j (President of Morgan State College, and Mayor William Donald Schaeffer of '" Baltimore and me as President of the UNA in lending your name to what I ... jbelieve is an extremely worthwhile activity. There is no further responsibil- " jity for you as an honorary co-chairman other than to accept two free tickets ;:• '.from the ball committee and attend or, in light of your own calendar con- ..i siderations, deputize someone to attend as your representative.

As I indicated at the onset, I realize the apparent inconsequentiality of such a request when compared with all of your important responsibilities but I hope you honor our modest efforts by allowing us to use your name as a ball committee co-chairman by completing the attached acknowledgement and returning it to me.

In any case, I appreciate this opportunity to share the plans and aspirations for the UNA of Marylanr-.,,^ith you. ' ,

Fisher JLFrdb

BALTIMORE, MAEYT, AH I, 21204, Telephone (301) 823-7500 PEACE—IT'S GREAT TO PARTICIPATE ANNUAL UNA OF MARYLAND BALL

Dear Dr. Fisher: . ''•'•"•. ,••.•;' -••"' • ' ' ' ' .

I will be pleased to serve as an Honorary Chairman < of the United Nations Association of Maryland Ball scheduled for March 30, 1974 in the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore.

''•.'•' - My complimentary tickets should be sent directly to me or

(indicate name and address on lines below). . - ; ; ., :

Sincerely yours.

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UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

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the Chief, Public Information Service

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FELDERHAUS. RATHAUSPLATZ 2. A 1O1O VIENNA. AUSTRIA TELEPHONE: 43 BO UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION AUTRICHIENNE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRIA POUR LES NATIONS UNIES

MITGLIED DER WORLD FEDERATION OF UNITED; NATIONS ASSOCIATIONS EECJBIISCJBHIE TLS.&A. FfJH PIE VEH&EJCRJTiEKf A-101O WIEN, JOSEFSPLATE 6 CPALAIS PALFFY}, TELEFON: 52 48 95, 52 48 96

WIEN, AM 13 February 1974 Dr. MG - ha - 67

Dear Miss Doss,

I have the pleasure to inform you that the Board of the Austrian United Nations Asso£dsjti«n yesterday has elected unanimously Sektionschef Dr. Fritz/MEZNIKJas new Honorary Secretary General of our Association-:— I am sure that under Mr. Mezniks able leadership the Austrian UN Association will continue to cooperate closely with the Vienna-based international organizations, particularly with UNIDO. I sincerely hope that you will furtheron grant your most valuable support to Mr. Meznik and his staff, as you did so successfully since you assumed your important office with UNIDO in Vienna. May I also take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for your generous understanding and support which enabled Mr. Axel WOSTENHAGEN, our former Secretary General, to help us in his spare time to overcome a difficult period of transition. As you know, Mr. Wiistenhagen succeeded our late Secretary General Alain STUCHLY-LUCHS in May 1967. Until he joined UNIDO at the end of 1972 his sincere dedication to the cause of the United Nations and his personal dynamism contributed significantly to a successful era of activities for our UNA. During 1973, in addition to his heavy workload in your office, it was for his advice, guidance and active support that the Austrian UN Association could maintain its standard of activities. Without his invaluable help and your understanding the Austrian UNA would not have been able to carry out main features of its annual programme, including public lectures, such as by the President of the Austrian Supreme Audit Court, Dr. Jorg Kandutsch, or by the Austrian Permanent Representative to the

Miss Leila DOSS Director United Nations Information Service UNIDO Lerchenfelderstrasse 1 1070 W i e n

Vorsltzenden PrSsldent Dr. Franz Josef Mayar-Gunthof / Stellvertreter: Burgermelster der Stadt Wlen Leopold Gratz Generalsekretar des Europarates, Bundesminlster a. D. Dr. LujoToncic-SorinJ Bankverblndunoens Ssterrelchlsche Postsparkasse Kto. Mr. 184.OO9 / Creditanstalt-Bankverein Kto. Nr. 6G-23763 United Nations, Ambassador Dr. Peter Jankowitsch, organizing UN Day Ceremonies, youth 'and student seminars, information seminars for high rank military officers, the Human Rights Day Ceremony, the annual charter flight to New York and the visit of UN Headquarters by some 120 UNA members, and the publishing of our quarterly magazine, "The United Nations and Austria". Also in the administrative field his experience and advice helped considerably in the whole operation of our under-staffed secretariat which enjoyed both his enthusiasm and his knowledge. I wish, therefore, to reiterate my hardfelt thanks for having allowed Mr. Wustenhagen to help overcome the critical period which ended now. I also wish to discharge the mandate entrusted to me by the Board of the Austrian UNA in expressing their gratitude and, at the same time, their conviction for the pursuit of the excellent:relationship which has always existet between our Association and your office.

I am convinced that our cooperation in Vienna and through our local UNA branches in Linz, Salzburg, Graz and Innsbruck and Klagenfurt \\rill continue fruitfully and will contribute to the strenghthening the awareness of the general public in Austria of the manifold aims and achievments of the United Nations. I am also sure that our new Secretary General will wish to contact you soon, to discuss with you the possible fields of further cooperation and to gain your most valuable help and support. With kindest personal regards, I remain

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Franz Josef MAYER-GUNTHOF President UNITED NATIONS MM NATIONS UNIES

UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

FELDERHAUS. RATHAUSPLATZ S. A-1O1O VIENNA. AUSTRIA TELEPHONE: 43 5O CABLE ADDRESS: UNIDO, VIENNA. P.O. BOX 7O7

REFERENCE: 4 1974

Iteaa? Jir. It W&BJ as always, a real pleasure to meet y again recently on the occasion of the visit of the President of Mexi 0. I hope we will soon have an opportunity for a longer and more y exchange of views on the many issues wnieh interest us both. fhank you, too, for letting us know of^p election of ®r. Fritz Meanik as new Honorary Secretary-General of the Aastriaft United Nations Association. He in the Information Service know Dr. Mâ'uil|well and will be more than happy to continue to work with him in his new Igâjlty, towards our common goal of making the 'United Nations better I am delimited to hear that even^^ler joining our Information Service Br. Axel HUetenhagen, former Secretary-General of the Austrian tiHA, was able to make a useful contribution to the Association in his spare time, thus enabling it to bridge a difficult %®ansition period* Althouî I am fully aware of the heavy strain this dual responsibility has placed on Mr. Wttstenhagen for the past several monthsE! know that he was motivated by what you so riîtly describe as his sincere diiSsation and personal dynamism. ^%, How that the act ies of the Association are in the capable hands of Dr. Meanik, and Information Service has been built up so that we are in a position de a wide range of services, facilities and information materials, we look d to even closer eo-operation with the Austrian 133H&, under your ous inspiration. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss with y< Br. Meznik not only the many on-going activities which we are xuadertaki ther, but also new approaches on which we might embark in an effort to reach a still wider audience and make an even greater impact* With warm personal regards, Yours sincerely,

Iteila H. Dose Chieft Information Service

iDr. JVJ. HayeaMJunthof President United latione Association of Austria Joeefsplata 6 (Palais Palffy) 1310 Vienna RJ/GH/jo 1?£.__£iling ts cot EJ

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Dear $&?

you -^ery much for letfceir of X hav^ j\tsfe on my from an official visl-fe to

X sea very glad to 3L«&pa of the of t2s© Kasa|««e iMited Hstioa© association. It is of cnneial is^ortaiie© to Qie s«cc©ss of th@ worM that iaaiiridtaal citis^Bs in all stations am actitf^ iaterfeet la it® ws»tk aa*3 ta> s©ndl ycm as& say waMaest: fooS wissh&s» % hope much that o^tr iuitiativ© will have th« success it ou will ina&iHS^ make a to the causes for ts&ioh th©

sincerely*

Kurt

tJnifceel nations Boas India &^tifei \\ ; . •^ .*L

( Affiliated to UtTJr Pradash United Nations Association POST BOX 210, KANPUR-I. Phone : 52161 . • •--• 2i3i'd December 1973 I frl d

Rt0Honourable Mr«Kurt Y/aldiieiis, Secretary General,, United Nations Organisation, UNvj Headqusr ters, NEW YORK lU.S.A.) 3 to ft} f Sir,

It is my proud privilege to inform you that we hive formed a Ksnour United Nations Association in K&npur,wnich is tne biggest city of our State,Uttar Praaesh vlndi-ijwith t^e object of carrying the ra-sssage of th.e United Nations and its urbanisations te the common ra^n and to interpret and reprsr^nt the vinws, f aelings snd sentiments of the Indian Feottie in respect of International sclidsrity and cooperation araons r^n, worsen snd children of all classes snd creeds,We are naving a Membership of sbout 10O persons already and hope to hoxd our inaugural Puncttsa early next year, I v/ouid request you to send your Best wishes snci blessings for' our no'.vly formed Association,,! an confidant thf>t our efforts would succeed and we shall get s11 the cooperation,guidance snd support ©f United Nations Organisation,, May I -take this opportunity of requesting you, Sir, thst instructions be issued to v srious Agencies end Orp.anisatior.sto put our nane on their regular Mailing List for all Literature, Dsts and othsr rat terip-1 that is issued from tiise to tiree froni United Nations He«dquarters0It 5HP11 be &n honour for our Associa- tion if wo receive s Flag of United Nations to be displayed at the time of Inauguration Function,direct from youc . -:- We look forward to ms king a positive contribution to the causes for wAiich United Nations stands0 • •' I also extend to you iny bast wishes far 5 I.'erry Cnr.istnas' and Happy New Year. . ' _ . Yours Faitufuilys •••^••- '-•' '-^-"KD^-iCt : •-••:'*.•:• } 4^^t^ (SATYA ilTARAlN BAOLA )k/A.j_-i..B, PKgSIDi'NT. v HAJ1U)

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