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Recalling its resolution 32/130 of 16 December 1977, in which it decided
that the approach to future work within the United Nations system with respect
to human rights questions should take into account the concepts set forth in
that resolution,
Noting with concern that many of the principles enunciated in resolution
32/130 have not yet been taken into consideration by the international
community with all the necessary dynamism and objectivity,
Emphasizing the special importance of the purposes and principles
proclaimed in the Declaration on the Right to Development, contained in the
annex to its resolution 41/128 of 4 December 1986,
Reaffirming that the implementation of the right to development is an
indispensable element in the process of creating the appropriate conditions
for the full enjoyment and preservation of all human rights and fundamental
liberties,
Taking into account the final documents of the Tenth Conference of Heads
of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held at Jakarta from 1 to 6
September 1992, 3/
Reiterating that the right to development is an inalienable human right
and that equality of development opportunities is a prerogative both of
nations and of individuals within nations,
Expressing its particular concern about the progressive worsening of
living conditions in the developing world and the negative impact thereof on
the full enjoyment of human rights, and especially about the very serious
economic situation of the African continent and the disastrous effects of the
heavy burden of the external debt for the peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin
America,
Reiterating its profound conviction that all human rights and
fundamental freedoms are indivisible and interdependent and that equal
attention and urgent consideration should be given to the implementation,
promotion and protection of civil and political rights and of economic, social
and cultural rights,
Deeply convinced that, today more than ever, economic and social
development and human rights are complementary elements leading to the same
goal, that is, the maintenance of peace and justice among nations as the
foundation for the ideals of freedom and well-being to which mankind aspires,
Reiterating that cooperation among all nations on the basis of respect
for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of each State,
including the right of every people to choose freely its own socio-economic
and political system, is essential for the promotion of peace and development,
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See A/47/675-S/24816.
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