A/HRC/RES/32/28
Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples contained
in General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960,
Convinced that any attempt aimed at the partial or total disruption of the national
unity and territorial integrity of a State or country or at its political independence is
incompatible with the purposes and principles of the Charter, as stated in the Declaration on
Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among
States in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, contained in General
Assembly resolution 2625 (XXV) of 24 October 1970,
Recognizing the importance of the settlement of disputes or conflicts through
peaceful means,
Deeply deploring all acts of terrorism, recalling that the Declaration on Measures to
Eliminate International Terrorism declared that acts, methods and practices of terrorism
constitute a grave violation of the purposes and principles of the United Nations and may
pose a threat to international peace and security, jeopardize friendly relations among States,
threaten the territorial integrity and security of States, hinder international cooperation and
aim at the destruction of human rights, fundamental freedoms and the democratic bases of
society, and reaffirming that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless
of their motivations, whenever and by whomsoever committed,
Stressing that all measures taken in the fight against terrorism must be in compliance
with the obligations of States under international law, including international human rights,
refugee and humanitarian law, as well as those enshrined in the Charter,
Urging all States that have not yet done so to consider, as a matter of priority,
becoming parties to international instruments related to terrorism,
Reaffirming that the promotion and protection of human rights for all and the rule of
law are essential to the fight against terrorism, and recognizing that effective counterterrorism measures and the protection of human rights are not conflicting goals, but are
complementary and mutually reinforcing,
Reaffirming also the determination of the peoples of the United Nations, as
expressed in the Preamble to the Charter, to save succeeding generations from the scourge
of war, to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, to promote social progress and better
standards of life in larger freedom, and to practice tolerance and live together in peace with
one another as good neighbours,
Recalling 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
recognizing that development, peace and security and human rights are interlinked and
mutually reinforcing,
Recognizing that peace is not only the absence of conflict but also requires a
positive, dynamic participatory process where dialogue is encouraged and conflicts are
solved in a spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation, and socioeconomic
development is ensured,
Recalling that the recognition of the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable
rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace
in the world, and recognizing that peace is promoted through the full enjoyment of all
inalienable rights derived from the inherent dignity of all human beings,
Recalling also that everyone is entitled to a social and international order in which
the rights and freedoms set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights can be fully
realized,
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