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Law-ref.org | Proclamation of Teheran, Final Act of the International Conference on Human Rights, Teheran, 22 April to 13 May 1968 |
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... The widening gap between the economically developed and
developing countries impedes the realization of human rights in
the international community. The failure of the Development Decade
to reach its modest objectives makes it all the more imperative
for every nation, according to its capacities, to make the maximum
possible effort to close this gap; ...
... Since human rights and fundamental freedoms are indivisible,
the full realization of civil and political rights without the
enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights is impossible.
The achievement of lasting progress in the implementation of human
rights is dependent upon sound and effective national and international
policies of economic and social development; ...
... While recent scientific discoveries and technological advances
have opened vast prospects for economic, social and cultural progress,
such developments may nevertheless endanger the rights and freedoms
of individuals and will require continuing attention; ...