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DENMARK

Draft Resolution concerning the Report of

the United Nations High Commissioner for Re-

fugees

The General Assembly,

Hlaving considered the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on the activities of his Office and having heard his statement,

Recalling its resolution 33/26 of 29 November 1978,

Reaffirming the eminently humanitarian character of the activities of the High Commissioner for the benefit of an increasing number of refugees and displaced persons of concern to his office,

Noting with deep concern the continued gravity of the problems of refugees and displaced persons in various parts of the world,

Commending governments for their humanitarian approach to refugee problems, for the spirit in which they have received refugees and for their generous support to the work of the High Commissioner,

Emphasizing the continuing need to

need to ensure the basic human rights, protection and safety of refugees, in- cluding the accession to and more effective implemen- tation of relevant international instruments,

Noting that increased financial and other support from Governments is urgently needed to assist the High Com- missioner in his efforts to provide vital humanitarian assistance,

Welcoming the conclusions and achievements of the Conference on the Situation of Refugees in Africa held from 7 to 17 May 1979 in Arusha, United Republic of

Tanzania

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