The document discusses international policies and treaties related to social inclusion from 1948 to present day. It outlines several important declarations and covenants including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in 1966, and more recent sustainable development goals that promote inclusion. Major world summits on social development are also summarized, such as the World Summit for Social Development in 1995 that affirmed social integration as a key goal.

1. International
Policies and
Treaties regarding
Social Inclusion
Creator of the Content
Sampada Uprety

2. Timeline
1948
Universal Human
Rights Declaration
1969
Declaration on Social Progress and
Development
1966
International Covenant on Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights &
International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights

3. Universal Human Rights
Declaration- 10 Dec
1948
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is
a document that acts like a global road map for freedom
and equality – protecting the rights of every individual,
everywhere. (30)
International Covenant on Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights – 16 Dec 1966
The ICESCR aims to ensure the protection of
economic, social and cultural rights including: the right
to self-determination of all peoples (article 1); the right
to non-discrimination based on race, colour, sex,
language, religion, political or other opinion, national or
social origin, property, birth or other status (article 2);
the equal right of men and women to enjoy the rights in
the ICESCR (article 3); the right to work (articles 6–7).
(30 articles)
International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights-
19 Dec 1966
The right to equality between men and women in the
enjoyment of their civil and political rights. The right to
life and survival. The freedom from inhuman or degrading
treatment or punishment. The freedom from slavery and
servitude. (53)
Declaration on Social
Progress and Development-
19 Dec 1969
This Declaration states that the elimination of all forms of
inequality and the exercise of civil, political, economic,
social and cultural rights, without any discrimination, are
part and parcel of achieving progress and social
development. (27)

4. Universal Human Rights
Declaration- 10 Dec
1948
https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-
declaration-of-human-rights
International Covenant on Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights – 16 Dec 1966
https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-
mechanisms/instruments/international-covenant-
economic-social-and-cultural-rights
International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights-
19 Dec 1966
https://lawcommission.gov.np/en/wp-
content/uploads/2021/03/International-Covenant-on-Civil-
and-Political-Rights-1966.pdf
Declaration on Social Progress and
Development- 19 Dec 1969
https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-
mechanisms/instruments/declaration-social-progress-
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5. - Copenhagen, 1995
- Affirmed that social integration was one of the key goals of
social development and that the aim of social integration was
to create a “society for all”.
- Poverty eradication and employment creation were seen as
key to achieving the goal of social integration.
- a Declaration and Programme of Action was adopted
targeted to establish a people-centered framework for social
- development, to build a culture of cooperation and
partnership and to respond to the immediate needs of those
who are most affected by human distress
- 117 heads of State or Government
World Summit for Social
Development

6. ➢ It was stressed that policies to eradicate
poverty, reduce disparities and combat
social exclusion required the creation of
employment opportunities, elimination of
discrimination and promotion of
participation as well as harmonious social
relationships among groups and nations.
➢ As part of the implementation of the
WSSD Programme of Action, the United
Nations General Assembly proclaimed the
First United Nations Decade for the
Eradication of Poverty (1997–2006), where
the eradication of poverty was seen as an
ethical, social, political and economic
imperative of humankind.

7. Social Summit +5
- The United Nations General Assembly
convened a special session in Geneva in
June-July 2000 to assess the achievements
made at the Social Summit of Copenhagen
and to discuss new initiatives.
- Agreement was reached on a wide array of
initiatives to reduce poverty and spur job
growth in the global economy at the United
Nations General Assembly special session
on social development that ended today in
Geneva.

8. - Following the adoption by the Summit of the Copenhagen
Declaration on Social Development) and the Programme of
Action of the Summit, significant policy commitments were
made to advancing social development goals.
- The UN Millennium Declaration, adopted at the Millennium
Summit on 8 September 2000, assigned especial significance to
social inclusion and other objectives and goals set out in the
Copenhagen Declaration.
- Despite this, the concerns of inclusivity were largely neglected
in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
- None of the eight goals or accompanying 18 targets has had an
explicit reference to inclusion, thus undermining its significance
in achieving sustainable development.
- The Second UN Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2008–
2017) has further reiterated the need to address social exclusion
and called for more inclusive approaches to overcome poverty in
its multiple dimensions

9. - The resolution adopted at Rio+20 Conference on
Sustainable Development in 2012, the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development has shown a commitment to the
creation of a comprehensive institutional framework for
sustainable development that integrates the three
dimensions in a balanced manner
- Promotion of inclusive societies, institutions, and decision
making- SDG 16,
- Encourage social, economic, and political inclusion of all as
a target to reduce inequalities within and among countries -
SDG 10
- Acknowledge the need for inclusive economic growth- SDG
8 and industrialization - SDG 9 Emphasizing an inclusive
approach to quality education - SDG 4 , and
- Safe human settlements - SDG 11.

10. Other Policies/ Conventions
The purpose of the present Convention
is to promote, protect and ensure the
full and equal enjoyment of all human
rights and fundamental freedoms by all
persons with disabilities, and to
promote respect for their inherent
dignity.
Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
2007/2008
Convention on the Rights of
Children
1989/1999
It is a legally-binding international
agreement setting out the civil,
political, economic, social and
cultural rights of every child,
regardless of their race, religion or
abilities.
1963/1965
A third-generation human rights
instrument, the Convention commits
its members to the elimination of
racial discrimination and the
promotion of understanding among
all races.
International Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Racial
Discrimination

11. Other Policies/ Conventions
1979/1981
CEDAW legally binds all States Parties
to fulfill, protect and respect women's
human rights – this means that States
are responsible not just for their own
actions, but also for eliminating
discrimination that is being perpetrated
by private individuals and
organizations.
Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination Against
Women
ILO Convention on Indigenous
and Tribal Peoples Convention,
1989
It establishes a universal framework
of minimum standards for the
survival, dignity and well-being of the
indigenous peoples of the world
and it elaborates on existing human
rights standards and fundamental
freedoms as they apply to the specific
situation of indigenous peoples.

12. ● Dialogue in the Social Integration Process: Building peaceful social relations – by, for and with people
(New York, November 2005)
● Participation of Youth as Partners in Peace and Development in Post-Conflict Countries (Windhoek,
November 2006)
● Creating an Inclusive Society: Practical strategies to promote social integration (Paris, September
2007)
● Promoting Social Integration (Helsinki, July 2008)
● Practical Strategies to Promote Social Integration: Lessons learned from existing policies and
practices (Accra, Ghana 17- 19 November 2009)
● Addressing inequalities and challenges to social inclusion through fiscal, wage and social protection
policies” at UN Headquarters in New York from 25 to 27 June 2018. T

13. The Division for Inclusive Social Development
(DISD) of the United Nations Department of
Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)

14. References
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