DECISIONS/RESOLUTIONS CURRENTLY UNDER SILENCE PROCEDURE
There are currently no Decisions/Resolutions under silence procedure.
Decisions/Resolutions That Passed
Appointment of Members of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions
Letter dated 31 August 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Appointment of members of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions”, informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council and Other Matters Related to the Security Council
Letter dated 31 August regarding the draft decision entitled “Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council” (A/74/L.88), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections. Explanation of position received regarding this decision included
Special Session of the General Assembly Against Corruption
Letter dated 31 August 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Special session of the General Assembly against corruption” (A/74/L.87), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Improving global road safety
Letter dated 31 August 2020 regarding the draft resolution entitled “Improving global road safety” (A/74/L.86), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes
Letter dated 14 August 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled, “Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes” (A/74/L.84), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections. (Letter includes explanation of position)
Fourteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Letter dated 12 August 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled, “Fourteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice” (A/74/L.80), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Extension of the term of office of the current members of the International Law Commission and other related matters
Letter dated 12 August 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Extension of the term of office of the current members of the International Law Commission and other related matters” (A/74/L.78), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Informal interactive hearing with indigenous peoples
Letter dated 12 August 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Informal interactive hearing with indigenous peoples” (A/74/L.81), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture
Letter dated 12 August 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture” (A/74/L.82), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Draft Resolution on ECOSOC and HLPF Review
Letter dated 12 August 2020 regarding the draft resolution entitled “Review of the implementation of General Assembly resolution 67/290 on the high-level political forum on sustainable development, resolution 70/299 on the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the global level and resolution 72/305 on the strengthening of the Economic and Social Council” (A/74/L.83), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Closing date of the seventy-fourth session of the General Assembly
Letter dated 12 August 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Closing date of the seventy-fourth session of the General Assembly” (A/74/L.79), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Revitalization of the work of the Second Committee
Letter dated 11 August 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled, “Revitalization of the work of the Second Committee” (A/74/389/Add.1), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Progress in the implementation of General Assembly resolution 71/243 on the quadrennial comprehensive policy review of operational activities for development of the United Nations system
Letter dated 11 August 2020 regarding the draft resolution entitled, “Progress in the implementation of General Assembly resolution 71/243 on the quadrennial comprehensive policy review of operational activities for development of the United Nations system” (A/74/L.77), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Follow-up to the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries
Letter dated 11 August 2020 regarding the draft resolution entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries” (A/74/L.74), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Seconded active-duty military and police personnel
Letter dated 6 August 2020 regarding the draft resolution entitled “Seconded active-duty military and police personnel” (A/C.5/74/L.52/Rev.1), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
High-level meetings of the General Assembly in September 2020
Letter dated 22 July 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “High-level meetings of the General Assembly in September 2020” (A/74/L.75), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Decisions Regarding the Thirty-first Special Session of the General Assembly
Letter dated 22 July 2020 on the draft decisions regarding the thirty-first special session of the General Assembly, informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Extension of the procedure for taking decisions of the General Assembly during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic until the end of August 2020
Letter dated 21 July 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Extension of the procedure for taking decisions of the General Assembly during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic until the end of August 2020” (A/74/L.76), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Temporary President’s letter on the Special Session of the General Assembly (silence procedure concluded)
Letter dated 15 July 2020 from the temporary President of the General Assembly on the 31st special session of the General Assembly, informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections
Questions Deferred for Future Consideration
Letter dated 13 July 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Questions deferred for future consideration” (A/74/616/Add.1), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Global Service Delivery Model
Letter dated 13 July 2020 regarding the Draft resolution entitled “Global service delivery model” (A/74/614/Add.1), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Declaration for the Commemoration of the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the United Nations
Letter dated 7 July 2020 regarding the final draft Declaration for the Commemoration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Building a Peaceful and Better World Through Sport and the Olympic Ideal
Letter dated 6 July 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the
Olympic ideal” (A/74/L.73), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections
Draft Resolutions Recommended by the Fifth Committee (silence procedure concluded without objections)
21 Letters dated 30 June 2020 and one explanation of position regarding the draft Resolutions recommended by the Fifth Committee, informing that silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women
Letter dated 26 June 2020 regarding the Twenty-fifth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, regarding the extension of the silence procedure for the list of civil society organizations and individuals that applied to participate in the interactive multi-stakeholder hearing in advance of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Fourth World. The letter informs that the the silence procedure has concluded and encloses the final list of non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions, the private sector and individuals that has been approved for the abovementioned event.
Postponement of the Seventy-Second Session of the International Law Commission
Letter dated 23 June 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Postponement of the seventy-second session of the International Law Commission” (A/74/L.70), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections
Comprehensive Review of the Whole Question of Peacekeeping Operations in all their Aspects
Letter dated 18 June 2020 regarding the draft resolution entitled “Comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspects” (A/74/411/Add.1), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Extension of the Procedure for Taking Decisions of the General Assembly During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic Until the End of July 2020
Letter dated 18 June 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Extension of the procedure for taking decisions of the General Assembly during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic until the end of July 2020” (A/74/L.72), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Appointment of Members of the Committee on Contributions
Letter dated 5 June 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Appointment of members of the Committee on Contributions”
(A/74/525/Add.3), which is under under silence procedure until 5 June 2020, at 4 p.m
Special Session of the General Assembly Against Corruption
Letter dated 1 June 2020 regarding the draft resolution entitled “Special session of the General Assembly against corruption”
(A/74/L.58/Rev.2), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections. Also enclosed the explanation of position received regarding this resolution.
Procedure for Holding Elections by Secret Ballot Without a Plenary Meeting During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
Letter dated 29 May 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Procedure for holding elections by secret ballot without a plenary meeting during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic” (A/74/L. 67), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
International Day to Protect Education from Attack
Letter dated 28 May 2020 regarding the draft resolution entitled “International Day to Protect Education from Attack” (A/74/L.66), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections. Also enclosed the explanation of position received regarding this resolution.
The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Letter dated 20 May 2020 on the draft decision entitled “The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy” (A/74/L.61), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Extension of the Procedure for Taking Decisions of the General Assembly During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
Letter dated 15 May 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Extension of the procedure for taking decisions of the General Assembly during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic” (A/74/L.65), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Twenty-first meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea
Letter dated 14 May 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Twenty-first meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea” (A/74/L.63) informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
Twentieth session of the High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation
Letter dated 14 May 2020 regarding the draft decision entitled “Twentieth session of the High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation” (A/74/L.64), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections
Seventh Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects
Letter dated 14 May 2020 regarding the Draft decision entitled “Seventh Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects” (A/74/L.62), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
High-level dialogue to assess the progress made in the fight against desertification, land degradation and drought and to map the way forward
Letter dated 14 May 2020 regarding raft decision entitled “High-level dialogue to assess the progress made in the fight against desertification, land degradation and drought and to map the way forward” (A/74/L.60), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections.
International cooperation to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face COVID-19
Letter dated 20 April 2020 regarding Draft resolution entitled “International cooperation to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face COVID-19” (A/74/L.56), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections. Also enclosed the explanation of position received from a Member State regarding this resolution.
International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Letter dated 20 April 2020 regarding Draft resolution entitled “International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda” (A/74/L.40), informing that the silence procedure has concluded without objections. Also enclosed the explanation of position received from Member States regarding this resolution.