International convention against apartheid in sports signed on 16 May by 43 states.

From: UN Chronicle | Date: August 1, 1986 | Copyright information

International Convention against Apartheid in Sports signed on 16 May by 43 States

Representatives of 43 States on 16 May signed the International Convention against Apartheid in Sports at a ceremonial meeting of the Special Committee against Apartheid.

The Convention, adopted by the General Assembly on 10 December 1985, will come into force after it has been ratified or acceded to by 27 States.

Under the Convention, States parties strongly condemn a...

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