A/HRC/RES/32/28
development of a society as a whole and within a democratic framework based on the rule
of law would contribute to the strengthening of friendship, cooperation and peace among
peoples and States,
Recalling the need to design, promote and implement, at the national, regional and
international levels, strategies, programmes and policies, and adequate legislation, which
may include special and positive measures, for furthering equal social development and the
realization of the civil and political, economic, social and cultural rights of all victims of
racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,
Recognizing that racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,
where they amount to racism and racial discrimination, are an obstacle to friendly and
peaceful relations among peoples and nations, and are among the root causes of many
internal and international conflicts, including armed conflicts,
Inviting solemnly all stakeholders to guide themselves in their activities by
recognizing the high importance of practicing tolerance, dialogue, cooperation and
solidarity among all human beings, peoples and nations of the world as a means to promote
peace; to that end, present generations should ensure that both they and future generations
learn to live together in peace with the highest aspiration of sparing future generations the
scourge of war,
Declares the following:
Article 1
Everyone has the right to enjoy peace such that 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 freedom from fear and want as a means to build
peace within and between societies.
Article 3
States, the United Nations and specialized agencies should take appropriate
sustainable measures to implement the present Declaration, in particular the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. International, regional, national and local
organizations and civil society are encouraged to support and assist in the implementation
of the present Declaration.
Article 4
International and national institutions of education for peace shall be promoted in
order to strengthen among all human beings the spirit of tolerance, dialogue, cooperation
and solidarity. To this end, the University for Peace should contribute to the great universal
task of educating for peace by engaging in teaching, research, post-graduate training and
dissemination of knowledge.
Article 5
Nothing in the present Declaration shall be construed as being contrary to the
purposes and principles of the United Nations. The provisions included in the present
Declaration are to be understood in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and relevant international and regional instruments
ratified by States.
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