United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala

“ Agreement on Human Rights in Guatemala
Report of the Secretary-General
1. This report is submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 48/267 of 19 September 1994, in which the Assembly decided to establish the United Nations Mission for the Verification of Human Rights in Guatemala (MINUGUA) in accordance with my recommendations, for an initial period of six months, and requested me, inter alia, to keep the Assembly fully informed of the implementation of the resolution. ”

“ The emphasis on support to national entities responsible for the protection of human rights and the request that international verification contribute to strengthening them are innovative features of the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights. In that context, MINUGUA was empowered to cooperate with national entities and, in particular, to sponsor technical cooperation programmes and institution-building activities. ”

“ Also under consideration are cooperation projects with non-governmental organizations. These projects are deemed essential to strengthen the ability of Guatemalan institutions to combat impunity. National and international resources are necessary to carry them out. In resolution 48/267, the General Assembly invited the international community to support such institution-building and cooperation projects. ”