Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development 1994, para. 10
Paragraph
Paragraph text
Everyone has the right to education, which shall be directed to the full development of human resources, and human dignity and potential, with particular attention to women and the girl child. Education should be designed to strengthen respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including those relating to population and development. The best interests of the child shall be the guiding principle of those responsible for his or her education and guidance; that responsibility lies in the first place with the parents.
Legal status
Negotiated soft law
Body
International Conference on Population and Development
Document type
Declaration / Confererence outcome document
Means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
Education
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
Children
Families
Girls
Women
Year
1994
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (1994), Principle 10.