UN General Assembly
1968

42. The protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms is one of the basic principles embodied in the Constitution of my country. We have adopted the policy of active participation in the International Year for Human Rights, and various programmes and activities have been organized to promote further among the Japanese people an understanding of the principles contained in the Universal Declaration and the idea of respect for human rights. I am confident that the International Year for Human Rights will greatly contribute to international co-operation in this field and the furtherance of the well-being of the peoples of the world.