Human rights and scientific and technological developments.

1982/4. Human rights and scientific and technological developments[1]15

The Commission on Human Rights, Noting that scientific and technological progress is one of the decisive factors in the development of society, Reaffirming the major significance of the Declaration on the Use of Scientific and Technological Progress in the Interests of Peace and for the Benefit of Mankind,[2]16 Considering that implementation of this Declaration by all States will contribute to the strengthening of international peace and the security of peoples, to their economic and social development as well as to international co-operation in the field of human rights, Taking into account the relevant provisions of the Declaration on Social Progress and Development,[3]17 Recalling General Assembly resolution 36/56 A of 25 November 1981, Drawing attention to its own resolution 38 (XXXVII) of 12 March 1981, Seriously concerned that the results of scientific and technological progress could be used to spur on the arms race to the detriment of international peace and security and social progress, human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the dignity of the human person, Recognizing that the establishment of the new international economic order calls for a vital contribution to be made by science and technology to economic and social progress, Bearing in mind that the exchange and transfer of scientific and technological knowledge is one of the basic ways to accelerate the economic development of the developing countries,

1. Stresses the importance of the implementation by all States of the provisions and principles contained in the Declaration on the Use of Scientific and Technological Progress in the Interests of Peace and for the Benefit of Mankind in order to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms under conditions of scientific and technological progress;

2. Calls upon all States to make the necessary efforts to use the achievements of scientific and technological progress for peaceful economic, social and cultural development and to improve the well being of peoples;

3. Requests once again the Sub Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities to undertake as a matter of priority a study on the use of the achievements of scientific and technological progress to ensure the right to work and development;

4. Decides to consider that study as a matter of priority at its thirty ninth session under the item entitled "Human rights and scientific and technological developments".



[1]15 Adopted at the 29th meeting on 19 February 1982 by 31 to none, with 12 abstentions. See chap. XIII. [2]16 General Assembly resolution 3384 (XXX). [3]17 General Assembly resolution 2542 (XXIV).
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