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06WARSAW174
2006-02-03 14:10:00
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Embassy Warsaw
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POLAND REQUESTS USG SUPPORT FOR UNCHR CANDIDACY

Tags:  PREL KUNR ADCO PHUM PL UN 
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UNCLAS WARSAW 000174 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KUNR ADCO PHUM PL UN
SUBJECT: POLAND REQUESTS USG SUPPORT FOR UNCHR CANDIDACY

REF: WARSAW 0090

UNCLAS WARSAW 000174

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KUNR ADCO PHUM PL UN
SUBJECT: POLAND REQUESTS USG SUPPORT FOR UNCHR CANDIDACY

REF: WARSAW 0090


1. The Polish MFA delivered January 30 a diplomatic note
containing a message for the Secretary from Foreign Minister
Stefan Meller. As anticipated in reftel, the Poles request
our support to secure a spot on the United Nations Commission
on Human Rights (UNCHR) from 2007-2009. Text at paragraph 2
below.


2. Begin Text:

Excellency,

I have the honour to inform you that the Government of the
Republic of Poland has decided to submit the candidacy of
Poland for membership of the UN Commission on Human Rights in
the years 2007-2009, in the election planned during the
organizational session of the Economic and Social Council, to
be held in New York in April 2006.

Poland considers the Commission on Human Rights to be an
exceptionally important organ for the promotion and
protection of human rights. As a member of the Commission on
Human Rights on several previous occasions, Poland has
endeavoured to play an active role in the works of the
Commission and its working groups, demonstrating commitment
to the idea of universality of human rights as well as
dedication to the principles of democracy and rule of law.

During recent sessions of the Commission, Poland presented a
resolution on the protection of human rights in the context
of the HIV/AIDS, and jointly with other states -- a
resolution on the role of good governance in the promotion of
human rights. Poland attaches great significance to such
topics of interest to the Commission as the rights of women
and children.

Poland is a party to the most important international human
rights conventions and as such, recognises the competence of
the treaty bodies responsible for the observance of human
rights.

While noticing the need for reform of the Commission on Human
Rights and wishing to be actively involved in the work of the
new body, we feel that the achievements of the present
Commission should not be questioned. That is why Poland is
requesting support for its candidacy in the next election to
the Commission on Human Rights.

I would be most grateful for the valuable support of your
country for the candidacy of Poland for membership of the
Commission on Human Rights.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration.

Stefan Meller
ASHE