A/50/514 English Page 11 declared conflict, there were several mechanisms and institutions that could play a preventive role by seeking constructive solutions. In that respect, the bodies set up under the United Nations international conventions relating to human rights all had an important role to play, one which could in fact be strengthened in accordance with the spirit of the Declaration. 36. The High Commissioner wishes to continue to engage in a constructive dialogue with Governments to campaign for the promotion and implementation of the Declaration and other relevant international instruments; to appeal for the full respect of the rights of persons belonging to minorities; to contribute to the promotion of human rights education; to offer advisory and technical assistance to strengthen the national instruments to protect the rights of persons belonging to minorities; and promptly to respond to emergency situations involving minorities. The High Commissioner has referred to issues relating to minorities as complex human problems and has appealed for full respect for the human rights of persons belonging to minorities as expressed in the Declaration, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and other international instruments. In addition, he has appealed for government policies that would respond to the legitimate expectations of all people living in the country and enable everyone to feel secure in his/her rights. In the activities of the High Commissioner relating to Rwanda, Burundi and the former Yugoslavia, problems concerning the protection of persons belonging to minorities remain high on the agenda. More information on those activities is contained in his report to the Commission on Human Rights at its fifty-first session (E/CN.4/1995/98). Relevant information will also be included in his report to the present session of the General Assembly. During his country visits, the High Commissioner, in addition to government officials, meets and exchanges views with representatives of minority groups. 37. The High Commissioner develops cooperation with international organizations, including regional organizations, aimed at the promotion and protection of the rights of persons belonging to minorities and the resolution of problems related thereto. He is undertaking activities aimed at an effective coordination of the cooperation between United Nations organs and bodies in this area, including the flow of relevant information, exchange of experience and joint activities. The coordination of efforts should enable these organs and bodies to work as a system. 38. The High Commissioner intends to strengthen further the minorities component of the activities of the Centre for Human Rights, including the programme of advisory services and technical assistance; to set up within the United Nations system an information system for the protection of the rights of persons belonging to minorities; to place emphasis on various aspects of the protection of the rights of persons belonging to minorities and on minorityrelated conflict resolution in human rights education, including the implementation of the activities of the United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education; and to provide full logistical and substantive support to the Subcommission’s working group on minorities. 39. In the view of the High Commissioner, further progress in the field of the protection of minorities depends on concerted efforts by Governments and international and non-governmental organizations aimed at the creation of a /...