Economic and Social Council

Human Rights Commission Opens Fifth Session

9 May 1949

On the Commission's agenda are items relating to the protection of minorities; International Bill of Human Rights, and measures for its implementation; right of asylum; old age rights; and a Year-book on Human Rights which will contain information on provisions of constitutions, ordinary laws, international treaties and court decisions affecting human rights.
Two members of the Commission are seen in the delegates lounge; Miss J. Marguerite Bowie of the United Kingdom, left, and Mrs. Hansa Mehta of India, right.

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