A/HRC/29/45 Article 1*** Everyone has the right to enjoy peace such that security is maintained, all human rights are promoted and protected and development is fully realized. Article 2 States should respect, implement and promote equality and non-discrimination, justice and the rule of law and guarantee the security of their people, fulfil their needs and ensure the protection and promotion of their universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms as a means to build peace. Article 3 States, the United Nations and specialized agencies should take appropriate sustainable measures to implement the present Declaration. Encourages international, regional, national and local organizations and civil society to support and assist in the implementation of the present Declaration. Article 4 Nothing in the present Declaration shall be construed as being contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. The provisions included in this Declaration are to be interpreted in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international law. *** The articles of the text presented by the Chairperson-Rapporteur were not discussed at the third session of the working group. 19

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