- Value [1] Human Rights
- We reaffirm the universality, indivisibility, interdependence and interrelation of all human rights and fundamental freedoms,
including the right to development, as enshrined in the Vienna Declaration. We also reaffirm that democracy, sustainable development,
and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms as well as good governance at all levels are interdependent and mutually
reinforcing. We further resolve to strengthen respect for the rule of law in international as in national affairs.
- Value [2] Fundamental Freedoms
- Including the right to development
- Value [3] Democracy
- Value [4] Sustainable Development
- Value [5] Good Governance
- Value [6] The Rule of Law
- Value [7] Freedom of Opinion
- We reaffirm, as an essential foundation of the Information Society, and as outlined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights, that everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; that this right includes freedom to hold
opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
Communication is a fundamental social process, a basic human need and the foundation of all social organization. It is central
to the Information Society. Everyone, everywhere should have the opportunity to participate and no one should be excluded
from the benefits the Information Society offers.
- Value [8] Freedom of Expression
- Value [9] Opportunity to Participate
- Value [10] Duties
- We further reaffirm our commitment to the provisions of Article 29 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, that everyone
has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of their personality is possible, and that, in the
exercise of their rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law solely
for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements
of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society. These rights and freedoms may in no case be exercised
contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. In this way, we shall promote an Information Society where
human dignity is respected.
- Value [11] Sovereign Equality
- In keeping with the spirit of this declaration, we rededicate ourselves to upholding the principle of the sovereign equality
of all States.
- Value [12] Science
- We recognize that science has a central role in the development of the Information Society. Many of the building blocks of
the Information Society are the result of scientific and technical advances made possible by the sharing of research results.
- Value [13] Education, Knowledge, Information, and Communication
- We recognize that education, knowledge, information and communication are at the core of human progress, endeavour and well-being.
Further, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have an immense impact on virtually all aspects of our lives. The
rapid progress of these technologies opens completely new opportunities to attain higher levels of development. The capacity
of these technologies to reduce many traditional obstacles, especially those of time and distance, for the first time in history
makes it possible to use the potential of these technologies for the benefit of millions of people in all corners of the world.
- Value [14] Tools
- . We are aware that ICTs should be regarded as tools and not as an end in themselves. Under favourable conditions, these technologies
can be a powerful instrument, increasing productivity, generating economic growth, job creation and employability and improving
the quality of life of all. They can also promote dialogue among people, nations and civilizations.
- Value [15] Digital Opportunity
- We are also fully aware that the benefits of the information technology revolution are today unevenly distributed between
the developed and developing countries and within societies. We are fully committed to turning this digital divide into a
digital opportunity for all, particularly for those who risk being left behind and being further marginalized.
- Value [16] Young People
- We are committed to realizing our common vision of the Information Society for ourselves and for future generations. We recognize
that young people are the future workforce and leading creators and earliest adopters of ICTs. They must therefore be empowered
as learners, developers, contributors, entrepreneurs and decision-makers. We must focus especially on young people who have
not yet been able to benefit fully from the opportunities provided by ICTs. We are also committed to ensuring that the development
of ICT applications and operation of services respects the rights of children as well as their protection and well-being.
- Value [17] Women
- We affirm that development of ICTs provides enormous opportunities for women, who should be an integral part of, and key actors,
in the Information Society. We are committed to ensuring that the Information Society enables women's empowerment and their
full participation on the basis on equality in all spheres of society and in all decision-making processes. To this end, we
should mainstream a gender equality perspective and use ICTs as a tool to that end.
- Value [18] Marginalized and Vulnerable Groups
- In building the Information Society, we shall pay particular attention to the special needs of marginalized and vulnerable
groups of society, including migrants, internally displaced persons and refugees, unemployed and underprivileged people, minorities
and nomadic people. We shall also recognize the special needs of older persons and persons with disabilities.
- Value [19] Poor People
- We are resolute to empower the poor, particularly those living in remote, rural and marginalized urban areas, to access information
and to use ICTs as a tool to support their efforts to lift themselves out of poverty.
- Value [20] Indigenous Peoples
- In the evolution of the Information Society, particular attention must be given to the special situation of indigenous peoples,
as well as to the preservation of their heritage and their cultural legacy.
- Value [21] Less Developed Countries
- We continue to pay special attention to the particular needs of people of developing countries, countries with economies in
transition, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, Landlocked Developing Countries, Highly Indebted Poor
Countries, countries and territories under occupation, countries recovering from conflict and countries and regions with special
needs as well as to conditions that pose severe threats to development, such as natural disasters.
- Value [22] Solidarity, Partnership and Cooperation
- We recognize that building an inclusive Information Society requires new forms of solidarity, partnership and cooperation
among governments and other stakeholders, i.e. the private sector, civil society and international organizations. Realizing
that the ambitious goal of this Declaration - bridging the digital divide and ensuring harmonious, fair and equitable development
for all - will require strong commitment by all stakeholders, we call for digital solidarity, both at national and international
levels.
- Value [23] National and International Authorities
- Nothing in this Declaration shall be construed as impairing, contradicting, restricting or derogating from the provisions
of the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, any other international instrument or
national laws adopted in furtherance of these instruments.
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