Signed in 1975 by the United States. Canada. the Soviet Union and 33 European nations. the Final Act was a vital step forward in the international human rights movement. Not only does the document commit the signatories to respect fundamental human rights such as family reunification. but for the first time it committed all of us to convene periodically to review each nations progress in implementing the accords. The Ottawa meeting has been scheduled to specifically address the human rights provisions of the Helsinki Final Act. In Principle VII of the agreement. the signatories agreed to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms. including freedom of religion. thought. conscience and belief.
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