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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, ...
... Conscious of the need for the creation of conditions of stability
and well-being and peaceful and friendly relations based on respect
for the principles of equal rights and self-determination of
all peoples, and of universal respect for, and observance of,
human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction
as to race, sex, language or religion, ...
... Recognizing the passionate yearning for freedom in all dependent
peoples and the decisive role of such peoples in the attainment
of their independence, ...
... A ware of the increasing conflicts resulting from the denial
of or impediments in the way of the freedom of such peoples,
which constitute a serious threat to world peace, ...
... Welcoming the emergence in recent years of a large number
of dependent territories into freedom and independence, and recognizing
the increasingly powerful trends towards freedom in such territories
which have not yet attained independence, ...
... Welcoming the emergence in recent years of a large number
of dependent territories into freedom and independence, and recognizing
the increasingly powerful trends towards freedom in such territories
which have not yet attained independence, ...
... Convinced that all peoples have an inalienable right to complete
freedom, the exercise of their sovereignty and the integrity
of their national territory, ...
... Immediate steps shall be taken, in Trust and Non-Self-Governing
Territories or all other territories which have not yet attained
independence, to transfer all powers to the peoples of those
territories, without any conditions or reservations, in accordance
with their freely expressed will and desire, without any distinction
as to race, creed or colour, in order to enable them to enjoy
complete independence and freedom. ...