“The abuse of the veto power has become so predictable that frequently resolutions are not even tabled because of the certainty of a veto against their adoption. Necessary discussion is thereby suppressed. Concerted action by the Security Council, the General Assembly and other United Nations agencies is necessary to prevent major human rights violations, stop ongoing breaches and provide remedies to victims.” HumansActionNationsUnitedRightsSecurityMajorsAbuseVictimHuman RightsCertaintyDiscussionAgencyResolutionRemedyAdoptionUnited NationsCouncilOngoingViolationPredictableAssemblyBreachVetoSecurity CouncilGeneral Assembly Author:Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
“The United Nations is the best hope to spare humanity from the barbarity of war, from the senseless death, destruction and dislocation it brings about.” WarHumanityNationsUnitedDestructionSparesUnited NationsHoping For The BestBarbarityDislocation Author:Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
“This new declaration which emphasizes the necessity of global disarmament is based on the purposes and principles of the United Nations, in particular the prohibition of the threat and use of force, and on the obligation to negotiate disputes in conformity with the UN Charter. It is a strong and positive example for the entire world.” WorldUsePurposeStrongForceNationsUnitedPrinciplesExampleParticularThreatObligationConformityDeclarationUnited NationsDisputesProhibitionDisarmamentCharterUse Of Force Author:Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
“A World Parliamentary Assembly functioning outside the United Nations, or a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly set up as a subsidiary body of the General Assembly pursuant to article 22 of the UN Charter, could start initially as a consultative body and gradually develop into a legislative assembly.” WorldBodyNationsUnitedArticlesUnited NationsAssemblyCharterParliamentaryGeneral Assembly Author:Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
