Major Provisions of the Convention
Preamble and Summary of Articles
Preamble The State Parties to the present Convention, Considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the Charter of theUnited Nations, 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, Bearing in mind that the peoples of the United Nations have, in the Charter, reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights and in the dignity and worth of the human person, and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom, Recognizing that…
