Wednesday 29 February 2012

The Right to development


"A developed country is one that allows all its citizens to enjoy a free and healthy life in a safe environment." (Kofi Annan)

This statement is of Secretary-General Kofi Annan's address to the Tenth United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD X), Bangkok, 12 February 2000.

Source: http://www.unescap.org/unis/press/g_05_00.htm
Development is a human right. Everyone is "entitled to participate in, contribute to, and enjoy economic, social, cultural and political development". According to the UN Declaration on the Right to Development - development is a right that belongs to everyone.

Click on this video: http://www.youtube.com/user/unitednations#p/search/2/sAkdVH8SGto

Source: United Nations Video Service


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