The Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities continued its consideration of a study of discrimination against persons exercising their right to leave any country, including their own, and to return to their country.
Mr. Peter Calvocoressi (centre, at table) of the United Kingdom, is seen addressing the meeting. At the table with him are Mr. Francesco Copotorti (left) of Italy, and Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Abu Rannat (Sudan).

The Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities continued its consideration of a study of discrimination against persons exercising their right to leave any country, including their own, and to return to their country.
At the table (from left) are: Miss Emily Nichols of the World Veterans Federation (WVF); Mr. H. Barratt-Brown of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA); Mr. Philip Connelly of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU); and Mr. Paul Breton of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU).

The experts from Italy and the United Kingdom this morning submitted jointly to the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities a draft preamble to a proposed international convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination. Statements in the general debate on a proposed convention were made by the experts from the Philippines, Poland, Austria, USSR, United States, India, and France, and by an observer from the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions.
Seen here is Mr. Franz Matsch, expert from Austria.

The United Nations Sub-Commission on the Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities opened its eighteenth session this morning at United Nations Headquarters. The Sub-Commission elected its officers and adopted its agenda. The session will end on 31 January.
A general view of the conference room during the meeting.

The Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities of the UN Commission on Human Rigts today opened its twentieth session at the Palais des Nations, Geneva. The Sub-Commission elected Pierre Juvigny (France), Chairman of the current session and Mr. N. Pai (India) and Mrs. Phoebe Asiyo (Kenya) Vice-Chairman and Rapporteur respectively. The Sub-Commission also adopted a 13-point agenda. Experts from eighteen countries, participating in their personal capacities are attending the present session, which is expected to last for two weeks. Also present are the representatives and observers of a number of UN specialized agencies, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Left to right at the presiding table: Edward Lawson, Representative of the Secretary-General; Pierre Juvigny (France), Chairman; Ilhan Lutem, Secretary (ESA/HR); and John Ruppert (ESA/HR).