Support for human rights

Solomon Islands

Support for human rights high commissioner

Solomon Islands has expressed strong support for the establishment of a United Nations high commissioner for human rights. Addressing the 48th UN General Assembly in New York in October, Solomon Islands foreign minister, Francis Saemala, said the establishment of such an office is a worthwhile investment.

Saemala also said his government fully supports the Vienna Convention, declaration and programme of action resulting from the World Conference on Human Rights held last June.

He told the world body that imbedded in the Solomon Islands Constitution are fundamental rights and freedoms stipulated in the declaration.

He said Solomon Islands condemns any violation of human rights anywhere in the world.