20-22 April 1997
Vienna, Austria
Chaired by Helmut Schmidt
The expert-group, which was convened in Vienna in April
1997, worked on a declaration of human responsibilities.
The results of this work were summarized and condensed by
the three academic advisors; Prof. Thomas Axworthy, Prof.
Kim Kyong-dong and Prof. Hans Küng. Prof. Küng provided a
very helpful first draft as the starting point for the
discussion. They made recommendations to Helmut Schmidt,
who chaired the meeting, Andries van Agt and Miguel de la
Madrid. Oscar Arias, a member of the Council, who could
not be present, contributed a welcome substantive
paper.
The results of this work are contained in the draft
proposal for the United Nations entitled ''A Universal
Declaration of Human Responsibilities.'' The group submits
with pleasure the draft to the InterAction Council and the
world community at large.