♦ WORLD HEALTH 1SATION MON DIALE ORGANIZATION и; DE LA SANTЁ `�11. `V5 я NINETEENTH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY -5 A19/AFL/31 13 May 1966 Agenda item,,, ORIGINAL: FRENCH RESOLUTION AFR/Rс15/R2 ADOPTED BY THE REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR AFRIСА AT ITS FIFTEE ТН SESSION ON 9 SEPTEMBER 1965 (Draft resolution submitted b the Dele ation of Guinea) The Nineteenth World Health Assembly, Having regard to Articles 7, 8 and 47 of the Constitution; Having regard to the provisions established by the Second World Health Assembly in resolution WHА2,103 concerning the representation in the regional committees of Member States *,hich have not their seat of government Within the region, and in particular Article 2, paragraphs (a) and (b) of these provisions; . Considering resolution АС15/2 adopted by the Regional Committee for Africa at its fifteenth session on 9 September 1965; Considering the various resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations1 rnd the Security Council2 in regard to African territories under Portuguese administration, and in particular the position taken by the Security Council in its resolution 180 (1963) of 31 July 1963 by declaring the system of government applied by Portugal in Africa to be contrary to the principles of the Charter, a resolution mentioned in resolution 2107 (XX) of 21 December 1965 of the General Assembly; 1 Resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960 The texts of these Resolution 1807 (XVII) of 14 December 1962 resolutions are attached Resolution 1819 (XVII) of 18 December 1962 to the present draft for Resolution 1913 ( XVIII) of 3 December 1963 the easy reference of the Resolution 2105 (XX) of 20 December 1965 Committee on Administration, Resolution 2107 (XX) of 21 December 1965 Finance and Legal Matters, Resolution 2108 (XX) of 21 December 1965 2 Resolution 163 of 9 June 1961 Resolution 180 of 31 July 1963 Resolution 183 of 11 December 1963 Resolution 218 of 23 November 1965 A19/АFL/31 page 2 Considering that Portugal no longer fulfils, under the terms of Articles 2 and 47 of the Constitution and of resolution WHА2.103, the conditions required to represent on the Regional Committee the territories it adalSt,Xs in Africa; Considering furthermore that by adopting a passive attitude the World Health Organization would be an accessory to Portugal in refusing to comply with the decisions of the United Nations, 1. SUSPENDS the right of Portugal to participate in the Regional Committee for Africa until the government of that country has furnished proof of its willingness to conform to the injunctions of the United Nations; 2. SUSPENDS, pursuant to Article 7 of the Constitution, technical assistance to Portugal in application of point 9 of the operative part of resolution 2107 (XX) of the General Assembly; and 3. REQUESTS the Director -General to report to the Twentieth World Health Assembly on the measures which have been taken in application of the dec-is.ions of this resolution. A/RES /1.514 (xV) . page 1 REsoIUтIGN 1514(xv) of 15.12.60 ADOPTED BY THE UNIIED NATTONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT ITS FIFTEENTH SESSION Declaration on the granting of independence to colonial countries and peoples The General Asser:bly, Mindful of the determination proclaimed by the peoples of the world in the Charter of the United Nations to reaffirm 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 to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom, Conscious of the need for the creation of conditions of stability and well- being and peaceful and friendly relations based on respect for the principles of equal rights and self -determination of all peoples, and of universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sax, language o: religion, Recognizing the passionate yearning for freedom in all dependent peoples and the decisive role of such peoples in the attainment of their independence, Aware of the increasing conflicts resulting from the denial of or impediments in the way of the freedomfreedorm of such peoples, which constitute a serious threat to world peace, Considering the important role of the United Nations in assisting the movement for independence in Trust and Yon- -Self- Governing Territories, Recognizing that the peoples of the world ardently desire the end of colonialism in all its . mctni fes Cations, Convinced that the continued existence of colonialism prevents the development of international economic.eo-cperation, impedes the social, cultural and economic development of dependent peoples and militates against the United Nations ideal of universal peace, A/RES/1514(xц) page 2 Affirming that peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any obligations arising out of international economic co- operation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit, and international law, Believing that the process of liberation is irresistible and irreversible and that, in order to avoid serious crises, an end must be put to colonialism and all practices of segregation and discrimination associated therewith, Welcoming the emergence in recent years of a large number of dependent territories into freedom and independence, and recognizing the increasingly powerful trends towards freedom in such territories which have not yet attained independence, Convinced that all peoples have an inalienable right to complete freedom, the exercise of their sovereignty and the integrity of their national territory, Solemnly proclaims the necessity of bringing to a speedy and unconditional end colonialism in all its forms and manifestations; And to this end Declares that: 1. The subjection of peoples to alien subjugation, domination and exploitation constitutes a denial of fundamental human rights, is contrary to the Charter of the United Nations and is an impediment to the promotion of world peace and co- operation. 2. All peoples have the right to self -determination; by virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development. З. Inadequacy of political, economic, sócial or educational preparedness should never serve as a pretext for delaying independence. 4. All armed action or repressive measures of all kinds directed against dependent peoples shall cease in order to enable them to exercise peacefully and freely their right to complete independence, and the integrity of their national territory shall be respected. A/RES /1514(xv) page 3 5. Immediate steps shall be taken, in Trust and Non -Self -Governing Territories or all other territories which have not yet attained independence, to transfer all powers to the peoples of those territories, without any conditions or reservations, in accordance with their freely expressed will and desire, without any distinction as to race, creed or colour, in order to enable them to enjoy complete independence and freedom. 6. Any attempt aimed at the partial or total disruption of the national unity and the territorial integrity of a country is incompatible with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. 7. All States shall observe faithfully and strictly the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the present Declaration on the basis of equality, non -interference in the internal .affairs of all States, and respect for the sovereign rights of all peoples and their territorial integrity. 947th plenary meeting, 14 December 1960. A/RES /1807(XVII) page 1 RESOIПΡTION 1807 (XVII) 0F 20.12.62 ADOPTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT ITS SEVENTEENTH SESSION Territories under Portuguese administration The General Assembly, Recalling the Declaration on the granting of independence to colonial countries and peoples, set out in its resolution 1514(XV) of 14 December 1960, Recalling further its resolutions 1542(XV) of 15 December 1960 and 1699(XVI) of 19 December 1961, and all its other resolutions relating to Territories under Portuguese administration, Having examined the report of the Special Committee on Territories under Portuguese Administration1 and chapters VIII and XI of the report of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples,2 Noting the statements of the petitioners, Greatly deploring the continued disregard by the Portuguese Government of the legitimate aspirations for immediate self -determination and independence expressed by the peoples of the Territories under its administration, Greatly concerned at the intensified measures of oppression being carried out by the Portuguese Government against the indigenous peoples of Territories under its administration, Noting that the Portuguese military and other forces of repression have used extensively, and continue to use, for the repression of the nationalist movements military and other equipment supplied to Portugal by some of its allies for other purposes and also equipment obtained from other sources, 1 A/516о and Corr.1 and Add. 1. 2 А/5238. A/нЕS /18о7(xvzг) page 2 Noting the opinion of the Special Committee on Territories under Portuguese Administration, expressed in paragraph 439 of its report, concerning the implications of the supply of "mïlitary- equipmënt to the Portuguese Government, Noting with deep concern that the policy and acts of the Portuguese Government with regard to the Territories under its administration have created a situation which constitutes a serious threat to international peace and security, 1. Approves the report of the Special Committee on Territories under Portuguese Admi�iistration; 2. Condemns the attitude of Portugal, which is inconsistent with the Charter of the United Nations; 3. Reaffirms. the inalienable right of the peoples of the Territories under Portuguese administration to self determination and independence and upholds without any reservations the claims, of those peoples for their immediate accession to independence; 4.