A/RES/56/152. Resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, 2001

• Resolution Number: A/RES/56/152
• Year: 2001
• Session: 56th
• Issuer: General Assembly of the United Nation

United Nations A/RES/56/152

General Assembly Distr.: General

13 February 2002

Fifty-sixth session

Agenda item 119 (b)

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Resolution adopted by the General Assembly

[on the report of the Third Committee (A/56/583/Add.2)]

56/152. Respect for the purposes and principles contained in the

Charter of the United Nations to achieve international

cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for

human rights and for fundamental freedoms and in solving

international problems of a humanitarian character

The General Assembly

,

Recalling

that, in accordance with Article 56 of the Charter of the United

Nations, all Member States have pledged themselves to take joint and separate action

in cooperation with the Organization for the achievement of the purposes set forth in

Article 55, including universal respect for and observance of human rights and

fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion,

Recalling also

the Preamble to the Charter, in particular the determination to

reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human

person and in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small,

Reaffirming

that the promotion and protection of all human rights and

fundamental freedoms must be considered a priority objective of the United Nations

in accordance with its purposes and principles, in particular the purpose of

international cooperation, and that, within the framework of these purposes and

principles, the promotion and protection of all human rights are a legitimate concern

of the international community,

Considering

the major changes taking place on the international scene and the

aspirations of all peoples to an international order based on the principles enshrined

in the Charter, including promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and

fundamental freedoms for all and respect for the principle of equal rights and self-

determination of peoples, peace, democracy, justice, equality, the rule of law,

pluralism, development, better standards of living and solidarity,

Recognizing

that the international community should devise ways and means

to remove current obstacles and meet the challenges to the full realization of all

human rights and to prevent the continuation of human rights violations resulting

therefrom throughout the world, as well as continue to pay attention to the

importance of mutual cooperation, understanding and dialogue in ensuring the

promotion and protection of all human rights,

Reaffirming

that the enhancement of international cooperation in the field of

human rights is essential for the full achievement of the purposes of the United