A proactive and dynamic chairman of a sanctions committee plays an indispensable role in this regard.

6. Requests the Commission, when conducting its review of the pay and benefits system, to bear in mind necessity for performance management systems to be fair and transparent

Affirming the importance of the objectivity, independence and discretion of the special rapporteurs and representatives on thematic issues and on countries, as well as of the members of the working groups, in carrying out their mandates,

It expressed particular concern at the apparent lack of independence of the civil servants deciding on such appeals, and at the possibility that a person could be expelled while an application for review was under way.

Unfortunately, equating the current situation in the Caucasus with the Soviet Union s invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 does not attest to this kind of realism.

This wider deployment is expected to reinforce the perception of UNOCI's objectivity and impartiality vis à vis the Ivorian parties in implementing its human rights mandate.

11. Emphasizes the need for an enhanced culture of security awareness on the part of all staff and compliance with safety and security rules and procedures throughout the United Nations system, as well as clear lines of authority and accountability

9. Recognizes that legislation alone is not enough to prevent violations of human rights, including the right to freedom of religion or belief, and that the exercise of tolerance and non discrimination by persons and groups is necessary for the full realization of the aims of the Declaration

Being more alert and aware of what was happening in one's environment and knowing how to react to particularly dangerous situations, knowing, for instance, what a land mine looked like, could saving lives and limbs.

My delegation holds the view that flexibility on this issue on the part of the State of Israel would greatly facilitate an early compromise that would contribute to addressing its own security concerns and thus help in reaching a satisfactory solution to the lengthy conflict in the Middle East.

The Committee reminds the State party that the mere absence of complaints and legal action by victims of racial discrimination may be largely an indication of the absence of relevant specific legislation, a lack of awareness of the availability of legal remedies, or insufficient will by the authorities to prosecute.