 |
Law-ref.org | Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples |
Site search
Sister sites
race [Global Index]
... Conscious of the need for the creation of conditions of stability
and well-being and peaceful and friendly relations based on respect
for the principles of equal rights and self-determination of
all peoples, and of universal respect for, and observance of,
human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction
as to race, sex, language or religion, ...
... Immediate steps shall be taken, in Trust and Non-Self-Governing
Territories or all other territories which have not yet attained
independence, to transfer all powers to the peoples of those
territories, without any conditions or reservations, in accordance
with their freely expressed will and desire, without any distinction
as to race, creed or colour, in order to enable them to enjoy
complete independence and freedom. ...