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The States Parties to this Convention,
Considering that the Charter of the United Nations is based on the principles of the dignity and equality inherent in all human beings,
and that all Member States have pledged themselves to take joint and separate action, in co-operation with the Organization, for the
achievement of one of the purposes of the United Nations which is to promote and encourage universal respect for and observance of
human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion,
Considering that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaims that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights
and that everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set out therein, without distinction of any kind, in particular as to race,
colour or national origin,
Considering that all human beings are equal before the law and are entitled to equal protection of the law against any discrimination and
against any incitement to discrimination,
Considering that the United Nations has condemned colonialism and all practices of segregation and discrimination associated therewith,
in whatever form and wherever they exist, and that the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples
of 14 December 1960 (General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV)) has affirmed and solemnly proclaimed the necessity of bringing them to a
speedy and unconditional end,
Considering that the United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination of 20 November 1963 (General
Assembly resolution 1904 (XVIII)) solemnly affirms the necessity of speedily eliminating racial discrimination throughout the world in all
its forms and manifestations and of securing understanding of and respect for the dignity of the human person,
Convinced that any doctrine of superiority based on racial differentiation is scientifically false, morally condemnable, socially unjust and
dangerous, and that there is no justification for racial discrimination, in theory or in practice, anywhere,
Reaffirming that discrimination between human beings on the grounds of race, colour or ethnic origin is an obstacle to friendly and
peaceful relations among nations and is capable of disturbing peace and security among peoples and the harmony of persons living side
by side even within one and the same State,
Convinced that the existence of racial barriers is repugnant to the ideals of any human society,
Alarmed by manifestations of racial discrimination still in evidence in some areas of the world and by governmental policies based on
racial superiority or hatred, such as policies of apartheid, segregation or separation,
Resolved to adopt all necessary measures for speedily eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and manifestations, and to prevent
and combat racist doctrines and practices in order to promote understanding between races and to build an international community
free from all forms of racial segregation and racial discrimination,
Bearing in mind the Convention concerning Discrimination in respect of Employment and Occupation adopted by the International Labour
Organisation in 1958, and the Convention against Discrimination in Education adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization in 1960.
Article 5
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Economic, social and cultural rights, in particular:
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The rights to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work, to protection
against unemployment, to equal pay for equal work, to just and favourable remuneration;
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The right to form and join trade unions;
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The right to housing;
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The right to public health, medical care, social security and social services;
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The right to education and training;
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The right to equal participation in cultural
activities.
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