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standards of life in larger freedom, to practise 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, as well as 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,
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 protection of human rights should be
based on the principle of cooperation and genuine dialogue and 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 that it 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, 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 broad and sustained efforts, based on our common humanity in all
its diversity, can globalization be made fully inclusive and equitable,
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