UNGA Resolution 1514 (XV)
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UNGA Resolution 1514 (XV) is the landmark 1960 United Nations General Assembly declaration that affirmed the right to self-determination and called for the rapid end of colonialism worldwide.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
UN General Assembly declaration
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United Nations General Assembly resolution ⓘ |
| adoptedBy | United Nations General Assembly ⓘ |
| adoptionMethod | General Assembly vote ⓘ |
| affirms |
right of all peoples to self-determination
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that all peoples have the right to freely determine their political status ⓘ that all peoples have the right to pursue their economic, social and cultural development ⓘ |
| basisFor | subsequent UN decolonization resolutions ⓘ |
| callsFor |
respect for territorial integrity of colonial territories during decolonization
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speedy and unconditional end of colonialism ⓘ transfer of all powers to the peoples of non-self-governing and trust territories ⓘ |
| category |
1960 in international relations
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Right of self-determination NERFINISHED ⓘ United Nations General Assembly resolutions on decolonization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| condemns | subjugation, domination and exploitation of peoples as a denial of fundamental human rights ⓘ |
| dateAdopted | 1960-12-14 ⓘ |
| declares |
that colonialism should be brought to a speedy and unconditional end
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that inadequacy of political, economic, social or educational preparedness should never serve as a pretext for delaying independence ⓘ |
| hasArticleCount | 7 operative paragraphs (plus preamble) ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
key document in the recognition of the right to self-determination
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landmark in the global decolonization process ⓘ |
| influenced |
United Nations practice on decolonization
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development of international law on self-determination ⓘ |
| language |
Arabic
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Chinese ⓘ English ⓘ French ⓘ Russian ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| legalNature | non-binding declaration ⓘ |
| meetingPlace | United Nations Headquarters NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| officialName | Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeAdopted | New York City NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| prohibits | partial or total disruption of national unity and territorial integrity of a country during decolonization ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Non-Self-Governing Territories
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UN Special Committee on Decolonization NERFINISHED ⓘ UNGA Resolution 1541 (XV) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| resolutionNumber | 1514 ⓘ |
| sessionNumber | 15th session of the United Nations General Assembly ⓘ |
| shortName | Declaration on Decolonization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
decolonization
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end of colonialism ⓘ independence of colonial countries ⓘ self-determination of peoples ⓘ |
| symbol | A/RES/1514(XV) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| yearAdopted | 1960 ⓘ |
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Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (A/RES/1514 (XV))
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UNGA Resolution 1514 (XV)
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subject surface form:
Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples