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133. In the next stage, the executive entrusted with the task
would bring the situation to the attention of those who deal
with causes (as distinct from effects) to try to encourage, as appropriate, preventive action before the start of a a mass
In the case of a political question, he would propose to the Secretary-General that the latter take the
initiative appearing most indicated, whether it be consulting interested States or drawing the attention of the Security
Council, in a suitable manner, to the problem. In the case of
human rights issues, the responsible officer would relay the
situation to the Commission on Human Rights which could make an
investigation and ensure follow up.
134. It is suggested that after this, there should be liaison
on an informal basis with the humanitarian agencies for pur- poses of consultation. They would thus be alerted and enabled to act swiftly if an exodus did indeed occur, which could be
the case even if action were being taken at the source to
remove or dissipate the cause(s) of such exodus.
135. The executive entrusted with responsibility in the situ-
ation would keep abreast of the relevant work of the General
Assembly, the Security Council, the Commission on Human Rights
or other competent body tackling "causes", as the case might
be, while at the same time ensuring that humanitarian needs
were being covered. He would be responsible for seeing that
the question were kept under review by the relevant bodies.
Simultaneously, he would be in a position to advise on the best
way to apportion aid as between areas affected by the crisis in
order to reduce to the maximum extent possible the stress/-
distress involved.
agency or agencies not so far working on the problem whose expertise were seen to be needed would be invited to participate.
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