Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples: eradicating colonialism in all its forms and manifestations A/RES/79/115 membership of the United Nations, this task remains incomplete, as several territories have not achieved the full exercise of their right to self-determination, Expressing concern that, more than 60 years after the adoption of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, the provisions contained in the Declaration have not been fully implemented, Recognizing how little is known about the 500-year-long period of colonialism, the transatlantic slave trade and its lasting consequences, felt throughout the world, Recognizing also that the eradication of colonialism has been one of the priorities of the United Nations and continues to be one of its priorities for the Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism, Recalling and appreciating efforts by Member States to support the efforts of developing countries towards the realization of the full potential of education with a view to addressing the lingering effects of colonialism and ensuring the sustainable development of affected countries, Convinced that the continued existence of colonialism in all its forms and manifestations prevents the development of international economic cooperation, impedes social, cultural and economic development and militates against the United Nations ideal of universal peace, Solemnly proclaiming the necessity of bringing to a speedy and unconditional end colonialism in all its forms and manifestations, Noting the increasing willingness and emerging practice to acknowledge the need to repair the continuing impacts of, inter alia, colonialism, including through reparatory justice and, where appropriate, the pursuit of reparations, 1. Reaffirms that all peoples have the right to self-determination, and that by virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development; 2. Also reaffirms that any attempt aimed at the partial or total disruption of the national unity and the territorial integrity of a country is incompatible with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations; 3. Urges in this regard the full and expeditious implementation of the relevant General Assembly resolutions and decisions, and reiterates the determination of the United Nations and the international community to fulfil their promise of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, freedom and justice, as contained in the Charter of the United Nations; 4. Reaffirms its support for the aspirations of the peoples under colonial rule to exercise their right to self-determination, including independence, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations on decolonization; 5. Reaffirms that the existence of colonialism in any form or manifestation is incompatible with the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 5 the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, the Declaration on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order and the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations; __________________ 5 2/3 Resolution 217 A (III). 24-23521