U N P O
UNREPRESENTED NATIONS AND PEOPLES ORGANIZATION
"UNPO...Hope for a just and tolerant future"
citation, PRIZE FOR TOLERANCE, 1991
SUMMARY
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Throughout the world, many nations and peoples struggle to regain
their lost countries, maintain their cultural identity, and establish
basic human rights. Some of these groups live under occupation or
have been dispossessed of their countries, while others are ethnic
minorities and indigenous peoples who exist as second-class citizens
in the land of their ancestors. Most of these nations and peoples
feel isolated in their struggle and have no international forum in
which to be heard.
Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) is an
organization of nations and peoples not adequately represented in the
international community. It was set up by these nations and peoples
themselves to promote their own aspirations through peaceful means. A
non-aligned organization dedicated to non-violent programs and
solutions, UNPO offers an international forum as well as much needed
services for those nations and peoples whose causes and needs are not
adequately addressed in existing international bodies.
UNPO believes that by providing professional assistance to its member
nations and peoples to promote aspirations in legitimate forums and
through nonviolent means, it can reduce the motivation for violence
and improve chances of finding solutions. In addition, UNPO provides
a community of support for those nations and peoples who have long
felt alone in their struggle.
The term "unrepresented nations and peoples" covers a broad spectrum.
The term may include occupied countries, federated states, indigenous
peoples, ethnic or cultural majorities or minorities, or colonies.
MEMBERSHIP
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Just as membership in the United Nations does not mean agreement among
member states on each other's objectives, policies, or alliances,
participation in UNPO does not signify any form of alliance or common
purpose except in the promotion of respect for human rights of all
peoples.
IT IS UNPO's POSITION, SUPPORTED BY INTERNATIONAL LAW, THAT HUMAN
RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION, ARE NOT ISSUES
EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN THE DOMESTIC JURISDICTION OF STATES.
SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
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UNPO provides a range of services for UNPO Members:
* International Forum
* Media and Information Services
* United Nations Representation
* Training programs in Diplomacy, Non-Violence, and Democracy
* Conflict Resolution
* Urgent Action Council
* Strategic Planning
* Election/Referendum Monitoring
* Promotion of Human Rights
* Cultural Preservation and Promotion
* Protection of the Natural Environment
* Research Services
CHARTER PRINCIPLES
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UNPO is dedicated to the following principles enshrined in its
Charter:
NON-VIOLENCE
Development and implementation of strategies and policies alternative
to violence.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Compliance with internationally accepted Human Rights Standards.
SELF-DETERMINATION AND DEMOCRACY
The equal right to self-determination of all peoples and the promotion
of democracy.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
The protection of nature and the environment
TOLERANCE
UNPO rejects intolerance. It does not advocate one economic or
political system over another, and bears no favoritism whatsoever for
any religion, ideology, or race.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND STATUS
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* GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The General Assembly of representatives of all member nations and
peoples is held annually. The General Assembly is the highest
decision-making organ of UNPO.
* STEERING COMMITTEE
The Steering Committee consists of five to fifteen Members elected by
the General Assembly. It oversees the execution of decisions of the
General Assembly.
* SECRETARIAT
The General Secretariat is elected by the General Assembly. He/She
heads the Secretariat headquartered at The Hague. Regional
Coordination Offices exist in San Francisco (U.S.A.) and Tartu
(Estonia). Additional offices are planned for Latin America (Costa
Rica), Asia, and Africa.
UNPO OFFICES
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* Office of the General Secretariat
Javastraat 40A / 2585 AP The Hague
Mailing Address:
Postbox 85878 / 2508 CN The Hague / The Netherlands
Tel: (070) 360 33 18 Fax: (070) 360 33 46
* San Francisco Coordination Office
347 Dolores Street, Suite 206
San Francisco, California 94110, U.S.A.
Tel: (415) 626 0995 Fax: (415) 626 0865
* Tartu Coordination Office
Raekoja Platz 8 / 202400 Tartu / Estonia
Tel: (01434) 3 39 44
HOW TO HELP
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