http://www.supremelaw.org/ref/treaty/declara.htm
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(Adopted by United Nations General Assembly
Resolution 217A (III) of December 10, 1948)
Article
26
1. Everyone has the right to
education. Education shall be free, at
least in the elementary and fundamental stages.
Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be
made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to
all on the basis of merit.
2. Education shall be directed
to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of
respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and
friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the
activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.
3. Parents have a prior right to
choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children.