UN General Assembly
1992

desire for greater democratization and liberalization of political attitudes, systems and dogmas. In the face of this new socio-political revolution, the Gambia has consistently maintained its practice of the rule of law, and adherence to parliamentary democracy, as exemplified by its successful and regular conduct of free and fair elections since the attainment of independence in 1965. Under the wise and distinguished leadership of Alhaji Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, the Gambia continues to advocate the promotion of, and adherence to human rights practices all over the world. The Gambia therefore welcomes the holding of the World Conference on Human Rights in 1993. That Conference will not only afford all peace-loving people, nations and institutions the opportunity to express their concern on human rights issues, but will also serve as a means for the objective evaluation of the world's human rights records and practices and an opportunity for us to rededicate ourselves to the achievement of higher standards of human rights practices throughout the world. In full recognition of the universal application of human rights and