Multiple choice

The Charter of the United Nations requires that the organization and its members shall act in accordance with the principles enumerated in the charter. Which of the following is not one of such principles?

  1. Sovereign equality

  2. Settlement of international disputes by peaceful means

  3. Promotion of human rights

  4. Prohibition of threat or use of force

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 2(7) of the UN Charter outlines seven principles, including sovereign equality, peaceful settlement of disputes, and prohibition of threat/use of force. However, while human rights promotion is now a core UN principle, it was NOT originally enumerated as one of the Article 2(7) principles - these specific principles focus more on sovereign equality, peaceful dispute resolution, non-intervention, prohibition of force, and good faith fulfillment of obligations. The assertion that 'Promotion of human rights' is not one of these specific Article 2(7) principles is technically correct.