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... Having met at Teheran from April 22 to May 13, 1968 to review
the progress made in the twenty years since the adoption of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to formulate a programme
for the future, ...
... Having considered the problems relating to the activities of
the United Nations for the promotion and encouragement of respect
for human rights and fundamental freedoms, ...
... Noting that the observance of the International Year for Human
Rights takes place at a time when the world is undergoing a process
of unprecedented change, ...
... Believing that, in an age when conflict and violence prevail
in many parts of the world, the fact of human interdependence
and the need for human solidarity are more evident than ever before, ...
... Believing that, in an age when conflict and violence prevail
in many parts of the world, the fact of human interdependence
and the need for human solidarity are more evident than ever before, ...
... Recognizing that peace is the universal aspiration of mankind
and that peace and justice are indispensable to the full realization
of human rights and fundamental freedoms, ...
... It is imperative that the members of the international community
fulfil their solemn obligations to promote and encourage respect
for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinctions
of any kind such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political
or other opinions; ...
... The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states a common
understanding of the peoples of the world concerning the inalienable
and inviolable rights of all members of the human family and constitutes
an obligation for the members of the international community; ...
... The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states a common
understanding of the peoples of the world concerning the inalienable
and inviolable rights of all members of the human family and constitutes
an obligation for the members of the international community; ...
... The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,
the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,
the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries
and Peoples, the International Convention on the Elimination of
All Forms of Racial Discrimination as well as other conventions
and declarations in the field of human rights adopted under the
auspices of the United Nations, the specialized agencies and the
regional intergovernmental organizations, have created new standards
and obligations to which States should conform; ...
... Since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights the United Nations has made substantial progress in defining
standards for the enjoyment and protection of human rights and
fundamental freedoms. During this period many important international
instruments were adopted but much remains to be done in regard
to the implementation of those rights and freedoms; ...
... Since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights the United Nations has made substantial progress in defining
standards for the enjoyment and protection of human rights and
fundamental freedoms. During this period many important international
instruments were adopted but much remains to be done in regard
to the implementation of those rights and freedoms; ...
... The primary aim of the United Nations in the sphere of human
rights is the achievement by each individual of the maximum freedom
and dignity. For the realization of this objective, the laws of
every country should grant each individual, irrespective of race,
language, religion or political belief, freedom of expression,
of information, of conscience and of religion, as well as the
right to participate in the political, economic, cultural and
social life of his country; ...
... States should reaffirm their determination effectively to
enforce the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United
Nations and in other international instruments that concern human
rights and fundamental freedoms; ...
... Gross denials of human rights under the repugnant policy
of apartheid is a matter of the gravest concern to the international
community. This policy of apartheid, condemned as a crime against
humanity, continues seriously to disturb international peace and
security. It is therefore imperative for the international community
to use every possible means to eradicate this evil. The struggle
against apartheid is recognized as legitimate; ...
... Gross denials of human rights under the repugnant policy
of apartheid is a matter of the gravest concern to the international
community. This policy of apartheid, condemned as a crime against
humanity, continues seriously to disturb international peace and
security. It is therefore imperative for the international community
to use every possible means to eradicate this evil. The struggle
against apartheid is recognized as legitimate; ...
... The peoples of the world must be made fully aware of the
evils of racial discrimination and must join in combating them.
The implementation of this principle of non-discrimination, embodied
in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights, and other international instruments in the field
of human rights, constitutes a most urgent task of mankind at
the international as well as at the national level. All ideologies
based on racial superiority and intolerance must be condemned
and resisted; ...
... The peoples of the world must be made fully aware of the
evils of racial discrimination and must join in combating them.
The implementation of this principle of non-discrimination, embodied
in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights, and other international instruments in the field
of human rights, constitutes a most urgent task of mankind at
the international as well as at the national level. All ideologies
based on racial superiority and intolerance must be condemned
and resisted; ...
... Massive denials of human rights, arising out of aggression
or any armed conflict with their tragic consequences, and resulting
in untold human misery, engender reactions which could engulf
the world in ever growing hostilities. It is the obligation of
the international community to co-operate in eradicating such
scourges; ...
... Massive denials of human rights, arising out of aggression
or any armed conflict with their tragic consequences, and resulting
in untold human misery, engender reactions which could engulf
the world in ever growing hostilities. It is the obligation of
the international community to co-operate in eradicating such
scourges; ...
... Gross denials of human rights arising from discrimination
on grounds of race, religion, belief or expressions of opinion
outrage the conscience of mankind and endanger the foundations
of freedom, justice and peace in the world; ...
... The widening gap between the economically developed and
developing countries impedes the realization of human rights in
the international community. The failure of the Development Decade
to reach its modest objectives makes it all the more imperative
for every nation, according to its capacities, to make the maximum
possible effort to close this gap; ...
... Since human rights and fundamental freedoms are indivisible,
the full realization of civil and political rights without the
enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights is impossible.
The achievement of lasting progress in the implementation of human
rights is dependent upon sound and effective national and international
policies of economic and social development; ...
... Since human rights and fundamental freedoms are indivisible,
the full realization of civil and political rights without the
enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights is impossible.
The achievement of lasting progress in the implementation of human
rights is dependent upon sound and effective national and international
policies of economic and social development; ...
... The existence of over seven hundred million illiterates
throughout the world is an enormous obstacle to all efforts at
realizing the aims and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations
and the provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
International action aimed at eradicating illiteracy from the
face of the earth and promoting education at all levels requires
urgent attention; ...
... The discrimination of which women are still victims in
various regions of the world must be eliminated. An inferior status
for women is contrary to the Charter of the United Nations as
well as the provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The full implementation of the Declaration on the Elimination
of Discrimination against Women is a necessity for the progress
of mankind; ...
... The protection of the family and of the child remains the
concern of the international community. Parents have a basic human
right to determine freely and responsibly the number and the spacing
of their children; ...
... The aspirations of the younger generation for a better
world, in which human rights and fundamental freedoms are fully
implemented, must be given the highest encouragement. It is imperative
that youth participate in shaping the future of mankind; ...
... Disarmament would release immense human and material resources
now devoted to military purposes. These resources should be used
for the promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms. General
and complete disarmament is one of the highest aspirations of
all peoples; ...
... Disarmament would release immense human and material resources
now devoted to military purposes. These resources should be used
for the promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms. General
and complete disarmament is one of the highest aspirations of
all peoples; ...
... Affirming its faith in the principles of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights and other international instruments in this field, ...
... Urges all peoples and governments to dedicate themselves
to the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights and to redouble their efforts to provide for all human
beings a life consonant with freedom and dignity and conducive
to physical, mental, social and spiritual welfare. ...
... Urges all peoples and governments to dedicate themselves
to the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights and to redouble their efforts to provide for all human
beings a life consonant with freedom and dignity and conducive
to physical, mental, social and spiritual welfare. ...