

All peoples have the right of self-determination.

Realizing that the individual, having duties to other individuals and to the community to which he belongs, is under a responsibility to strive for the promotion and observance of the rights recognized in the present Covenant,Īgree upon the following articles: PART I Article 1ġ.
#WOMEN BELONG WHERE DECISIONS ARE BEING MADE FREE#
Recognizing that, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ideal of free human beings enjoying freedom from fear and want can only be achieved if conditions are created whereby everyone may enjoy his economic, social and cultural rights, as well as his civil and political rights,Ĭonsidering the obligation of States under the Charter of the United Nations to promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and freedoms, Recognizing that these rights derive from the inherent dignity of the human person, The States Parties to the present Covenant,Ĭonsidering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations, recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Entry into force: 3 January 1976, in accordance with article 27 Preamble
