Implementation of the Declaration on the Right of Peoples to Peace : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

The General Assembly,

Recalling the Declaration on the Right of Peoples to Peace, adopted in its resolution 39/11 of 12 November 1984,

Stressing that the emerging new positive trends and events in international relations are becoming increasingly conducive to strengthening universal peace and security and to implementing the spirit and letter of the Declaration,

Noting with satisfaction the renaissance of the peace-keeping and peace-making potential of the United Nations,

Having in mind the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which emphasizes that 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,

Having in mind also its resolution 44/21 of 15 November 1989, which, inter alia, calls upon all States to intensify their practical efforts towards ensuring international peace and security in all its aspects through co-operative means in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,

1.         Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Declaration on the Right of Peoples to Peace;

2.         Reaffirms the lasting importance of the objectives of the Declaration;

3.         Emphasizes the importance of the efforts at the national and international levels towards the implementation of the Declaration, having in view, especially, the need for all States to abide by the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and, in particular, to respect the principles of sovereign equality, political independence and territorial integrity of States and non-intervention in internal affairs, to refrain from the threat or use of force inconsistent with the Charter, to settle disputes peacefully, to adhere to the principles of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and co-operation among States, and to comply in good faith with their obligations assumed in accordance with the Charter;

4.         Requests the Secretary-General to keep the implementation of the Declaration under review and report on this matter as required.