UN General Assembly
1978

410. The provisions of the Declaration have gradually been given greater force as its principles have taken the form of conventions that are binding on States. But the fact that States ratify these conventions is not enough. We must also make sure that States honour their undertakings. The international bodies charged with monitoring the observance of conventions therefore fulfil a particularly important function. The Commission on Human Rights has a key role here, of course. It is gratifying to note that the Commission has recently been more willing to discuss specific cases of violation of human rights. 411. We must also work for the ever stronger legal protection of human rights. At this juncture, the highest priority should be given to drawing up a convention against