INTD 200 Lecture Notes - United Nations Economic And Social Council, Universal Declaration Of Human Rights, International Development
19 Dec 2012
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Charter has 3 purposes: the prevention of war and the maintenance of peace, the promotion and support of development, and the promotion and support of human rights. Article 56: all members pledge themselves to take joint and separate action in co-operation with the organization for the achievement of the purposes set forth in article 55. It is very clear in the charter that when you ratify the charter, you are committing yourself to these three things. Set up office of high commission of human rights to achieve their human rights obligations outlined in the charter. Set up economic and social council of the un - dealt with economic, social and cultural issues. Part 10 of the un charter deals with ecosoc, the main part of the un dealing with economic, cultural and social rights. Set up special funds to advance development goals.
