Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action

The Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action is a key document from a 1993 United Nations conference focused on human rights. It reaffirms the universality, indivisibility, and interdependence of all human rights—civil, political, economic, social, and cultural. The declaration emphasizes the importance of respecting everyone’s dignity, promoting equality, and ensuring that all individuals can enjoy their rights. It also encourages cooperation among countries to improve human rights conditions worldwide and acknowledges the need to address diverse cultural backgrounds while upholding fundamental freedoms for all.