Duties of a juridical nature presuppose others of a moral nature which support
them in principle and constitute their basis.
Inasmuch as spiritual development is the supreme end of human existence and
the highest expression thereof, it is the duty of man to serve that end with all his
strength and resources.
Since culture is the highest social and historical expression of that spiritual
development, it is the duty of man to preserve, practice and foster culture by every
means within his power.
And, since moral conduct constitutes the noblest flowering of culture, it is the
duty of every man always to hold it in high respect.
CHAPTER ONE
Rights
Article I. Every human being has the right
to life, liberty and the security of his person.
Right to life, liberty and personal security.
Article II. All persons are equal before the
law and have the rights and duties established
in this Declaration, without distinction as to
race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
Right to equality before law.
Article III. Every person has the right
freely to profess a religious faith, and to
manifest and practice it both in public and in
private.
Right to religious freedom and worship.
Article IV. Every person has the right to
freedom of investigation, of opinion, and of the
expression and dissemination of ideas, by any
medium whatsoever.
Right to freedom of investigation, opinion,
expression and dissemination.
Article V. Every person has the right to
the protection of the law against abusive
attacks upon his honor, his reputation, and his
private and family life.
Right to protection of honor, personal
reputation, and private and family life.