Type: United Nations Resolutions
Adopted:
- Resolution 1514 (1960) – Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples
- Resolution 2625 (1970) – Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations
Focus:
- Right of peoples to self-determination
- Decolonization
- Territorial integrity
Key Contribution:
Resolution 1514 establishes the principle that all peoples have the right to self-determination and that colonialism must be brought to an end. Resolution 2625 further develops this principle by clarifying its relationship with territorial integrity and sovereign equality of states.
Legal Significance:
These resolutions are widely regarded as reflecting customary international law and are frequently cited in international legal reasoning, including by the International Court of Justice.
Relevance to Research:
Provides the normative foundation for assessing claims of self-determination and the legal limits imposed by territorial integrity.