Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE102548
2009-10-01 22:10:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
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UNCLAS STATE 102548
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM
SUBJECT: REVISED INSTRUCTION: HRC RESOLUTION ON THE
FINANCIAL CRISIS
REF: A. BRANCATO - NEVILLE EMAIL 10.1.2009 1:33PM
B. STATE 102047
C. BRANCATO - NEVILLE EMAIL 9.30.2009 9:39AM
UNCLAS STATE 102548
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM
SUBJECT: REVISED INSTRUCTION: HRC RESOLUTION ON THE
FINANCIAL CRISIS
REF: A. BRANCATO - NEVILLE EMAIL 10.1.2009 1:33PM
B. STATE 102047
C. BRANCATO - NEVILLE EMAIL 9.30.2009 9:39AM
1. Per RefB, the Department authorizes USDEL to join
consensus, and deliver the explanation of position below, on
REV1 of the resolution entitled "Follow up to the 10th Human
Rights Council Special Session (Resolution 10/1) on the
impact of the global economic and financial crisis on the
universal realization and effective enjoyment of human
rights." If a vote is called, USDEL is authorized to ABSTAIN
and use the EOP included in RefB.
2. If REV1 is significantly changed from the wording
contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vital U.S. interests
or is replaced with REV2, USDEL is authorized to vote NO and
deliver the statement below as an explanation of vote.
3. Explanation of Vote:
The United States recognizes that the current economic and
financial crisis presents unique challenges to all countries
around the world. We appreciate Brazil's efforts to bring
this issue to the attention of the Council and regret that we
cannot support this version of the text.
In his statement at the conclusion of the G20 meeting last
week President Obama reiterated his call for a new era
of engagement, &an era when nations live up to their
responsibilities, and act on behalf of our shared security
and prosperity.8
The United States emphasizes the primary responsibility of
states to protect and promote human rights. We note that the
current financial crisis may pose challenges to the universal
promotion and protection of human rights. However, it is
nonetheless imperative that States actively work to protect
the human rights of individuals within their jurisdiction.
While we all recognize that development facilitates the
enjoyment of all human rights and that the global economic
downturn presents unique challenges to the efforts of
developing countries to achieve their national development
goals, the lack of development may not be invoked to justify
the abridgement of internationally recognized human rights.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM
SUBJECT: REVISED INSTRUCTION: HRC RESOLUTION ON THE
FINANCIAL CRISIS
REF: A. BRANCATO - NEVILLE EMAIL 10.1.2009 1:33PM
B. STATE 102047
C. BRANCATO - NEVILLE EMAIL 9.30.2009 9:39AM
1. Per RefB, the Department authorizes USDEL to join
consensus, and deliver the explanation of position below, on
REV1 of the resolution entitled "Follow up to the 10th Human
Rights Council Special Session (Resolution 10/1) on the
impact of the global economic and financial crisis on the
universal realization and effective enjoyment of human
rights." If a vote is called, USDEL is authorized to ABSTAIN
and use the EOP included in RefB.
2. If REV1 is significantly changed from the wording
contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vital U.S. interests
or is replaced with REV2, USDEL is authorized to vote NO and
deliver the statement below as an explanation of vote.
3. Explanation of Vote:
The United States recognizes that the current economic and
financial crisis presents unique challenges to all countries
around the world. We appreciate Brazil's efforts to bring
this issue to the attention of the Council and regret that we
cannot support this version of the text.
In his statement at the conclusion of the G20 meeting last
week President Obama reiterated his call for a new era
of engagement, &an era when nations live up to their
responsibilities, and act on behalf of our shared security
and prosperity.8
The United States emphasizes the primary responsibility of
states to protect and promote human rights. We note that the
current financial crisis may pose challenges to the universal
promotion and protection of human rights. However, it is
nonetheless imperative that States actively work to protect
the human rights of individuals within their jurisdiction.
While we all recognize that development facilitates the
enjoyment of all human rights and that the global economic
downturn presents unique challenges to the efforts of
developing countries to achieve their national development
goals, the lack of development may not be invoked to justify
the abridgement of internationally recognized human rights.
CLINTON