1.22.010 Promotion of human rights policy.
A. With a view to the creation of conditions of stability and well-being which are necessary for peaceful and friendly relations among the people of this City and region, based on respect for the principle of equal rights of people, the City of Berkeley shall promote:
1. Higher standards of living, full employment, and conditions of economic and social progress and development;
2. Solutions of local economic, social, health and related problems; and regional cultural and educational cooperation;
3. Universal respect for, and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion.
B. The City of Berkeley pledges to take joint and separate action in cooperation with Alameda County, Association of Bay Area Governments, the State of California and the United States Government for the achievement of the purpose set forth in subsection A above, and in cooperation with the United Nations where appropriate. (Ord. 5985-NS §§ 1, 2, 1990)