ICERD - International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination 1965, para. a
Paragraph
Original document
Document type
International treaty
Paragraph text
Considering that the Charter of the United Nations is based on the principles of the dignity and equality inherent in all human beings, and that all Member States have pledged themselves to take joint and separate action, in co-operation with the Organization, for the achievement of one of the purposes of the United Nations which is to promote and encourage universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion,
Document legal status
Legally binding
Document body
United Nations General Assembly
Document means of adoption
Vote
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
Document year
1965
Paragraph type
Preamble
Reference
ICERD - International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (1965), Preamble, a.