A/RES/73/1
Political declaration adopted at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit
addressing threats to global peace and security, including challenges to the primacy
of multilateralism.
5.
We reaffirm the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations
and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1 that serve as our common and
universal vision. As we observe the seventieth anniversary of the Declaration, we
recall its foundational principle that all human beings are born free and equal in
dignity and rights, and are endowed with reason and conscience and should act
towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
6.
We also reaffirm our commitment to uphold the sovereign equality of all States,
respect for their territorial integrity and political independence and the duty of
Member States to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force
in any manner inconsistent with the purposes and principles of the United Nations,
and to uphold the resolution of disputes by peaceful means and in conformity with
the principles of justice and international law, the right to self -determination of
peoples which remain under colonial domination or foreign occupation,
non-interference in the internal affairs of States, respect for human rights and
fundamental freedoms, respect for the equal rights of all without distinction as to race,
sex, language or religion, international cooperation in solving international problems
of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character and the fulfilment in good
faith of the obligations assumed in accordance with the Charter.
7.
We recognize that peace and security, development and human rights are the
pillars of the United Nations system and the foundations for collective security and
well-being, and recognize that development, peace and security and human rights are
interlinked and mutually reinforcing.
8.
We reaffirm the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 2 and recognize that
eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the
greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable
development. We remain committed to achieving sustainable development in its three
dimensions – economic, social and environmental – in a balanced and integrated
manner. Sustainable development cannot be realized without peace and security, and
peace and security will be at risk without sustainable development. We reaffirm our
pledge that no one will be left behind.
9.
We recognize that respect for the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable
rights, as well as the fundamental freedoms, of all members of the human family is
the foundation of inclusivity, justice and peace in the world. We declare that racism,
racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance represent the very opposite
of the noble purposes of the United Nations. We recognize that tolerance of cultural,
ethnic, racial and religious diversity is essential for lasting peace, understanding and
friendship among peoples, nations, civilizations, cultures and individuals. We all
constitute one human family. We therefore commit to not let our differences limit our
common purpose and universal vision, to build on what unites us and to explore
creative ways to bridge what divides us.
10. We resolve to move beyond words in the promotion of peaceful, just, inclusive
and non-discriminatory societies, stressing the importance of the equal participation
and full involvement of women and the meaningful participation of youth in all efforts
for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security, and to redouble our efforts
to ensure that women, youth and children are free from all forms of violence, fear,
discrimination and abuse.
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Resolution 217 A (III).
Resolution 70/1.
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