A/HRC/19/45
Annex V
Statement made by agencies of the United Nations system
and other international organizations in support of policy
coherence in the implementation of the right to development
(14 September 2011)
As the United Nations family commemorates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the
United Nations Declaration on the Right to Development, we reaffirm the vision of the
Charter of the United Nations for a world in larger freedom, based on peace and security,
development and human rights.
Since 1986, the Declaration has provided normative underpinnings for a humancentred approach to development. Human development and human rights are embedded
and reinforce each other conceptually and in practice, helping to secure the well-being and
dignity of all people.
An effective global partnership for development, underpinned through human rightsbased policy coherence and coordination at all levels, is the very foundation for achieving
the Millennium Development Goals and other internationally agreed development goals in
an equitable and sustainable manner.
Looking at development as a comprehensive process aiming to improve the lives of
all peoples around the world our work is guided by key human rights principles of nondiscrimination, equality, participation, transparency and accountability, as well as
international cooperation.
Recognizing the political commitments made in the 2010 MDG outcome document a,
which reaffirms the importance of respect for all human rights, including the right to
development, States also resolved to work together for the promotion of the economic and
social advancement of all peoples.
The United Nations development system and its partners continue to embrace and
promote this vision around the world by supporting the development of national capacities
under the principles of national ownership and social, economic and environmental
sustainability. We resolve to contribute to building resilient and responsive institutions and
promoting policy coherence in the spirit of a meaningful global partnership for
development.
Together, we are committed to carrying this vision forward and to making the right
to development a reality for all.
Statement endorsed by:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
International Labour Organization
International Organization for Migration
a
General Assembly resolution 65/1.
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