Human rights and scientific and technological developments : the right to life : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.

Calls upon all States to do their utmost to assist in implementing the right to life through the adoption of appropriate measures at both the national and international level; calls upon all States, appropriate UN bodies, the specialized agencies and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations concerned to take the necessary measures to ensure that the results of scientific and technological progress, the material and intellectual potential of mankind, are used for the benefit of mankind and for promoting and encouraging universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; calls upon Governments and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to intensify their efforts with a view to strengthening mutual understanding and trust in the spirit of peace and respect for human rights.

Adopted without vote, 75th meeting

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Adopted at the 75th plenary meeting, 8 Dec. 1989.
In: Resolutions and decisions adopted by the General Assembly during its 43rd session, Volume 1, 20 September-22 December 1988. - A/43/49. - 1989. - p. 187-188. - (GAOR, 43rd sess., Suppl. no. 49).