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22. Special attention needs to be paid to ensuring non-discrimination, and the equal
enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by disabled persons,
including their active participation in all aspects of society.
23. The World Conference on Human Rights reaffirms that everyone, without
distinction of any kind, is entitled to the right to seek and to enjoy in other
countries asylum from persecution, as well as the right to return to one's own
country. In this respect it stresses the importance of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights, the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, its
1967 Protocol and regional instruments. It expresses its appreciation to States
that continue to admit and host large numbers of refugees in their territories,
and to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for
its dedication to its task. It also expresses its appreciation to the United Nations
Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
The World Conference on Human Rights recognizes that gross violations of
human rights, including in armed conflicts, are among the multiple and complex
factors leading to displacement of people.
The World Conference on Human Rights recognizes that, in view of the
complexities of the global refugee crisis and in accordance with the Charter of
the United Nations, relevant international instruments and international solidarity
and in the spirit of burden-sharing, a comprehensive approach by the international
community is needed in coordination and cooperation with the countries
concerned and relevant organizations, bearing in mind the mandate of the United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. This should include the development
of strategies to address the root causes and effects of movements of refugees and
other displaced persons, the strengthening of emergency preparedness and response
mechanisms, the provision of effective protection and assistance, bearing in mind
the special needs of women and children, as well as the achievement of durable
solutions, primarily through the preferred solution of dignified and safe voluntary
repatriation, including solutions such as those adopted by the international
refugee conferences. The World Conference on Human Rights underlines the
responsibilities of States, particularly as they relate to the countries of origin.
In the light of the comprehensive approach, the World Conference on Human
Rights emphasizes the importance of giving special attention including through
intergovernmental and humanitarian organizations and finding lasting solutions
to questions related to internally displaced persons including their voluntary and
safe return and rehabilitation.
In accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of
humanitarian law, the World Conference on Human Rights further emphasizes
the importance of and the need for humanitarian assistance to victims of all
natural and man-made disasters.