They lie at the heart of our action to support quality education for every child and adult, to examine the ethical questions raised by global developments, to harness the power of science for the common good and to defend the freedoms of information and expression.

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"In addition, the doctors who conduct these examinations, by doing so forcibly, violate their ethical obligations towards people they examine, " he added.

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Second is the use of independent auditors to examine the actual social and ethical impact of corporate actions, particularly in the light of expressed intentions and goals.

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