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to practice tolerance and good neighbourliness, and to employ international machinery for
the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples,
Stressing that the responsibility for managing worldwide economic and social issues
and threats to international peace and security must be shared among the nations of the
world and should be exercised multilaterally and that, in this regard, the central role must
be played by the United Nations as the most universal and representative organization in
the world,
Concerned about the continued abuse by Member States of the extraterritorial
application of their national legislation in a manner that affects the sovereignty of other
States, the legitimate interests of entities or persons under their jurisdiction and the full
enjoyment of human rights,
Considering the major changes taking place on the international scene and the
aspirations of all peoples for an international order based on the principles enshrined in the
Charter, including promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental
freedoms for all and respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of
peoples, peace, democracy, justice, equality, the rule of law, pluralism, development, better
standards of living and solidarity,
Recognizing that the enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human
rights is essential for the full achievement of the purposes of the United Nations, including
the effective promotion and protection of all human rights,
Considering that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaims that all
human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and that everyone is entitled to
all the rights and freedoms set out therein, without distinction of any kind, such as race,
colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property,
birth or other status,
Reaffirming that democracy, development and respect for human rights and
fundamental freedoms are interdependent and mutually reinforcing, and that democracy is
based on the freely expressed will of the people to determine their own political, economic,
social and cultural systems and their full participation in all aspects of their lives,
Recognizing that the promotion and the protection of human rights should be based
on the principle of cooperation and genuine dialogue and be aimed at strengthening the
capacity of Member States to comply with their human rights obligations for the benefit of
all human beings,
Emphasizing that democracy is not only a political concept but also has economic
and social dimensions,
Recognizing that democracy, respect for all human rights, including the right to
development, transparent and accountable governance and administration in all sectors of
society, and effective participation by civil society are an essential part of the necessary
foundations for the realization of social and people-centred sustainable development,
Noting with concern that racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related
intolerance may be aggravated by, inter alia, the inequitable distribution of wealth,
marginalization and social exclusion,
Reaffirming that dialogue among religions, cultures and civilizations could
contribute greatly to the enhancement of international cooperation at all levels,
Underlining the fact that it is imperative for the international community to ensure
that globalization becomes a positive force for all the world’s people, and that only through
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