The International Humanist & Ethical Union

* Noting that the United Nations in its charter declares the dignity and worth of the human person and the equal rights of men and women;

The IHEU considers that continued expansion of the world's population will lead to famine, to destruction of the environment on an unimaginable scale and eventually to war.

When discussing common responsibilities in the present situation ethical humanists cannot refrain from bringing up the issue of birth-control. We know that a complex problem is involved. From a prosperity point of view population increase is necessary in certain areas.