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... Mindful of the determination proclaimed by the peoples of
the world in the Charter of the United Nations to reaffirm faith
in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the
human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations
large and small and to promote social progress and better standards
of life in larger freedom, ...
... The subjection of peoples to alien subjugation, domination
and exploitation constitutes a denial of fundamental human rights,
is contrary to the Charter of the United Nations and is an impediment
to the promotion of world peace and co-operation. ...
... Any attempt aimed at the partial or total disruption of
the national unity and the territorial integrity of a country
is incompatible with the purposes and principles of the Charter
of the United Nations. ...
... All States shall observe faithfully and strictly the provisions
of the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights and the present Declaration on the basis of equality,
non-interference in the internal affairs of all States, and respect
for the sovereign rights of all peoples and their territorial
integrity. ...