This can be achieved by legal measures and through national action and international cooperation in such fields as economic and social development, education, safe maternity and health care, and social support.

UNESCO: Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action

The UNESCO Chair in International Development promotes economic and social progress in developing countries with specific emphasis on the needs of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

UNESCO: Chairs and UNITWIN Networks

The World Conference on Human Rights recognizes the inherent dignity and the unique contribution of indigenous people to the development and plurality of society and strongly reaffirms the commitment of the international community to their economic, social and cultural well-being and their enjoyment of the fruits of sustainable development.

UNESCO: Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action

Rahim Kanani is founder and editor-in-chief of World Affairs Commentary, where he authors articles on international affairs and social change, and interviews global leaders on topics such as human rights, development, security, philanthropy, innovation, education, and more.

FORBES: Open Government Partnership: An Interview with Maria Otero, Under Secretary of State

It is an important event for the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as for the whole of the international community committed to the idea that the social sciences have a major contribution to make to the development and implementation of development policies that are sustainable and that respect the needs of peoples and basic human rights.

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