civilization

civilization

Keywords

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966) : civilization [Keywords]

recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1979) : civilization [Keywords]

any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (1965) : civilization [Keywords]

discrimination between human beings on the grounds of race, colour or ethnic origin is an obstacle to friendly and peaceful relations among nations

Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice (1978) : civilization [Keywords]

all human beings belong to a single species and are descended from a common stock; they are born equal in dignity and rights and all form an integral part of humanity

Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (2002) : civilization [Keywords]

a system of regular visits undertaken by independent international and national bodies to places where people are deprived of their liberty, in order to prevent torture

Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe - Final Act - Helsinki 1975 (1975) : civilization [Keywords]

Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe

Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) : civilization [Keywords]

a child means every human being below the age of eighteen years unless under the law applicable to the child, maturity is attained earlier