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The Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights is a non-binding UNESCO document from 2005 that serves as an ethical guide for scientific research. It covers issues like human dignity, consent, privacy, and ensuring research respects the rights of all people, especially vulnerable groups. While not a legally binding treaty, it was adopted by UNESCO and endorsed by the UN General Assembly. Key articles articulate that respecting human rights and dignity should be the primary purpose and guiding principle of all scientific and technological activities.

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The Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights is a non-binding UNESCO document from 2005 that serves as an ethical guide for scientific research. It covers issues like human dignity, consent, privacy, and ensuring research respects the rights of all people, especially vulnerable groups. While not a legally binding treaty, it was adopted by UNESCO and endorsed by the UN General Assembly. Key articles articulate that respecting human rights and dignity should be the primary purpose and guiding principle of all scientific and technological activities.

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4. Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights (2005)


(1) The Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights is a non-binding
instrument adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) in 2005. It is intended to serve as a guide for the
conduct of scientific research and technological developments that are
consistent with human rights and ethical principles.The Declaration is
comprised of a preamble and 25 articles that cover a wide range of issues,
including human dignity, consent, privacy, freedom of scientific research, social
responsibility, and the right to benefit from scientific progress. The document
emphasizes the importance of ensuring that scientific research and
technological developments are conducted in a manner that respects the
dignity, rights, and welfare of individuals and communities, particularly those
who are vulnerable or marginalized.

(2) Who are the parties/signatories to the instrument?


The Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights is not a legally
binding treaty, so it does not have signatories in the traditional sense. Rather, it
was adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) through a process of consultation and negotiation
involving its member states, as well as experts and stakeholders in the field of
bioethics. The Declaration was subsequently endorsed by the United Nations
General Assembly in 2005, which encouraged member states and other
stakeholders to take it into account when developing their policies and
practices related to bioethics and human rights.

(3) What article/s or section/s of the instrument articulate the centrality of human
rights vis-à-vis science, technology, and development?
The Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights emphasizes the
centrality of human rights in relation to science, technology, and development
throughout its 25 articles. Some of the key articles that articulate this theme
include:
Article 2: This article states that the "primary purpose" of the Declaration is to
promote respect for human dignity and human rights in relation to
scientific research, technological developments, and their
applications.
Article 3: This article highlights the importance of human dignity and human
rights in guiding scientific research and technological
developments, and calls for the protection of human rights in all
such activities.
Article 4: This article emphasizes the importance of individual autonomy and
consent in relation to scientific research and technological
developments, and states that such activities should respect the
autonomy and dignity of individuals.

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