We assert that the key to social justice is the equitable distribution of resources to ensure that all have full opportunities for personal and social development.

We acknowledge that human beings are part of the natural world and we respect the specific value of all forms of life, including non-human species.

We declare our commitment to non-violence and strive for a culture of peace and cooperation between states.

We honour and value equally the Earth’s biological and ecological diversity together with the context of individual responsibility toward all beings.

We strive for a democracy in which all citizens have the right to express their views, and are able to directly participate in decisions which affect their lives.