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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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... Having met at Teheran from April 22 to May 13, 1968 to review
the progress made in the twenty years since the adoption of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to formulate a programme
for the future, ...
... Having regard to the new opportunities made available by the
rapid progress of science and technology, ...
... Since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights the United Nations has made substantial progress in defining
standards for the enjoyment and protection of human rights and
fundamental freedoms. During this period many important international
instruments were adopted but much remains to be done in regard
to the implementation of those rights and freedoms; ...
... 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; ...
... The discrimination of which women are still victims in
various regions of the world must be eliminated. An inferior status
for women is contrary to the Charter of the United Nations as
well as the provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The full implementation of the Declaration on the Elimination
of Discrimination against Women is a necessity for the progress
of mankind; ...
... 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; ...