The present generations should ensure that both they and future generations learn to live together in peace, security, respect for international law, human rights and fundamental freedoms. The present generations should spare future generations the scourge of war. To that end, they should avoid exposing future generations to the harmful consequences of armed conflicts as well as all other forms of aggression and use of weapons, contrary to humanitarian principles. Article 10 - Development and education 1. The present generations should ensure the conditions of equitable, sustainable and universal socio-economic development of future generations, both in its individual and collective dimensions, in particular through a fair and prudent use of available resources for the purpose of combating poverty.
Education is an important instrument for the development of human persons and societies.
It should be used to foster peace, justice, understanding, tolerance and equality for the benefit of present and future generations. The present generations should refrain from taking any action or measure which would have the effect of leading to or perpetuating any form of discrimination for future generations. Article 12 - Implementation 1. States, the United Nations system, other intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, individuals, public and private bodies should assume their full responsibilities in promoting, in particular through education, training and information, respect for the ideals laid down in this Declaration, and encourage by all appropriate means their full recognition and effective application. Click on underlined text.