SC (05) 17 E Original: English SUPPLEMENTARY ITEM DRAFT RESOLUTION ON FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE FOR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS Principal Sponsor Senator George V. VOINOVICH USA WASHINGTON D.C., 1 TO 5 JULY 2005

SUPPLEMENTARY ITEM ON FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE FOR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS Draft Resolution By Senator George V. Voinovich, United States July 2005 OSCE Parliamentary Assembly 1.    Reaffirming that respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, democracy, and the rule of law that is at the core of the OSCE’s comprehensive concept of security; 2.    Recalling the 1992 Helsinki Document which established the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights’ (ODIHR) mandate to help OSCE participating States “ensure full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, to abide by rule of law, to promote principles of democracy and to build, strengthen and protect democratic institutions as well as promote tolerance through society;” 3.    Reaffirming the OS CE’s commitment to make democracy and human rights a priority of the organization; 4.    Emphasizing the importance of providing adequate funding to the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) so that it may fulfill its purpose within the OSCE and adequately staff and fund its departments and programs so that they are fully capable of meeting their responsibilities; The Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE 5.    Recommends that ODIHR publicize data on current funding and personnel resources for its departments and programs, citing any shortfalls; 6.    Urges OSCE participating States to conduct an evaluation of the budget and financial allotments for ODIHR and its human resources requirements; 7.    Urges OSCE to provide the funding required to the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) as needed to support its missions and responsibilities.

AMENDMENT TO SUPPLEMENTARY ITEM on FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE FOR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS [Set out text of Amendment here:] Principal Sponsor: Mr/Mrs Family Name in Capital Letters Country Signature Co - sponsored by: Mr/Mrs Family Name in Capital Letters Country Signature