Whereas 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,
Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights
have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience
of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall
enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want
has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the commonpeople,
Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled
to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny
and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule
of law,
Whereas it is essential to promote the development
of friendly relations between nations,
Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have
in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights,
in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights
of men and women and have determined to promote social progress
and better standards of life in larger freedom,
Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to
achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion
of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental
freedoms,
Whereas a common understanding of these rights
and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization
of this pledge,
Now, Therefore,
THE GENERAL ASSemBLY
proclaims
THIS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN
RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and
all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of
society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive
by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and
freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international,
to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance,
both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the
peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.