Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples

A/RES/1514(XV)View PDF

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1960.

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1 entity

Entity	(Sub-)Programme	Title	Total mandates cited	Expenditure
	Subprogramme 4	Decolonization	26

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Entity	(Sub-)Programme	Title	Total mandates cited	Expenditure
	Subprogramme 4	Decolonization	26	—

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Declarations (Text)Self-Determination of Peoples

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Mindful of the determination proclaimed by the peoples of the world in the Charter of the United Nations to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small and to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,

Conscious of the need for the creation of conditions of stability and well-being and peaceful and friendly relations based on respect for the principles of equal rights and self-determination of all peoples, and of universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion,

Recognizing the passionate yearning for freedom in all dependent peoples and the decisive role of such peoples in the attainment of their independence,

Aware of the increasing conflicts resulting from the denial of or impediments in the way of the freedom of such peoples, which constitute a serious threat to world peace,

Considering the important role of the United Nations in assisting the movement for independence in Trust and Non-Self-Governing Territories,

Recognizing that the peoples of the world ardently desire the end of colonialism in all its manifestations,

Convinced that the continued existence of colonialism prevents the development of international economic cooperation, impedes the social, cultural and economic development of dependent peoples and militates against the United Nations ideal of universal peace,

Affirming that peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any. obligations arising out of international economic co-operation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit, and international law,

Believing that the process of liberation is irresistible and irreversible and that, in order to avoid. serious crises, an end must be put to colonialism and all practices of segregation and discrimination associated therewith,

Welcoming the emergence in recent years of a large number of dependent territories into freedom and independence, and recognizing the increasingly powerful trends towards freedom in such territories which have not yet attained independence,

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Convinced that all peoples have an inalienable right any distinction as to race, creed or colour, in order to to complete freedom, the exercise of their sovereignty enable them to enjoy complete independence and and the integrity of their national territory,

freedom. Solemnly proclaims the necessity of bringing to a

Any attempt aimed at the partial or total disspeedy and unconditional end colonialism in all its forms ruption of the national unity and the territorial inand manifestations ;

tegrity of a country is incompatible with the purposes And to this end and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Declares that:

All States shall observe faithfully and strictly

The subjection of peoples to alien subjugation,

the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, domination and exploitation constitutes a denial of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the fundamental human rights, is contrary to the Charter present Declaration on the basis of equality, nonof the United Nations and is an impediment to the interference in the internal affairs of all States, and promotion of world peace and co-operation.

respect for the sovereign rights of all peoples and

All peoples have the right to self-determination;

their territorial integrity. by virtue of that right they freely determine their

14 December 1960. and cultural development.

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