Chapter IX of the

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deals with international economic and social cooperation. Article 55 reflects the philosophy of the UN that efforts should be made to impact the root causes of war: :With a view to the creation of conditions of stability and well-being which are necessary for peaceful and friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and

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of peoples, the United Nations shall promote: : a. higher

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, and conditions of economic and social progress and development; : b. solutions of international economic, social, health, and related problems; and international cultural and educational cooperation; and : c. universal respect for, and observance of,

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and

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for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion. Article 56 requires members to "take joint and separate action in co-operation with the Organization for the achievement of the purposes set forth in Article 55." Given the different socioeconomic philosophies and systems advanced by the US- and

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- led blocs, this was an ambitious goal.

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and similar specialized agencies were brought under the UN umbrella in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Chapter IX is analogous to Article 23 of the

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, although the UN Charter does not mention

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and other dangerous drugs.

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