Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by
General Assembly resolution 44/25 of 20 November 1989
Entry into force 2 September 1990, in accordance with article
49
Preamble
The States Parties to the present Convention,
Considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the Charter
of the United 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,
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