The Benefits of Scientific and Technological Progress to Human Beings
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Declaration on the Use of Scientific and Technological Progress in the Interests of Peace and for the Benefit of Mankind
Proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 3384 (XXX) of 10 November 1975
The General Assembly ,
Noting that scientific and technological progress has become one of the most important factors in the development of human society,
Taking into consideration that, while scientific and technological developments provide ever increasing opportunities to better the conditions of life of peoples and nations, in a number of instances they can give rise to social problems, as well as threaten the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the individual,
Noting with concern that scientific and technological achievements can be used to intensify the arms race, suppress national liberation movements and deprive individuals and peoples of their human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Also noting with concern that scientific and technological achievements can entail dangers for the civil and political rights of the individual or of the group and for human dignity,
Noting the urgent need to make full use of scientific and technological developments for the welfare of man and to neutralize the present and possible future harmful consequences of certain scientific and technological achievements,
Recognizing that scientific and technological progress is of great importance in accelerating the social and economic development of developing countries,
Aware that the transfer of science and technology is one of the principal ways of accelerating the economic development of developing countries,
Reaffirming the right of peoples to self-determination and the need to respect human rights and freedoms and the dignity of the human person in the conditions of scientific and technological progress,
Desiring to promote the realization of the
Declaration on the Use of Scientific and Technological Progress in the Interests of Peace and for the Benefit of Mankind
Proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 3384 (XXX) of 10 November 1975
The General Assembly ,
Noting that scientific and technological progress has become one of the most important factors in the development of human society,
Taking into consideration that, while scientific and technological developments provide ever increasing opportunities to better the conditions of life of peoples and nations, in a number of instances they can give rise to social problems, as well as threaten the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the individual,
Noting with concern that scientific and technological achievements can be used to intensify the arms race, suppress national liberation movements and deprive individuals and peoples of their human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Also noting with concern that scientific and technological achievements can entail dangers for the civil and political rights of the individual or of the group and for human dignity,
Noting the urgent need to make full use of scientific and technological developments for the welfare of man and to neutralize the present and possible future harmful consequences of certain scientific and technological achievements,
Recognizing that scientific and technological progress is of great importance in accelerating the social and economic development of developing countries,
Aware that the transfer of science and technology is one of the principal ways of accelerating the economic development of developing countries,
Reaffirming the right of peoples to self-determination and the need to respect human rights and freedoms and the dignity of the human person in the conditions of scientific and technological progress,
Desiring to promote the realization of the
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