colonialism

colonialism

Keywords

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1979) : colonialism [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) : colonialism [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) : colonialism [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

International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid (1973) : colonialism [Keywords]

apartheid is a crime against humanity; racial segregation and discrimination are crimes constituting a serious threat to international peace and security; declare criminal those organizations, institutions and individuals committing the crime of apartheid.

Proclamation of Teheran, Final Act of the International Conference on Human Rights, Teheran, 22 April to 13 May 1968 (1968) : colonialism [Keywords]

it is imperative that the members of the international community fulfil their solemn obligations to promote and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinctions of any kind such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions

Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (1960) : colonialism [Keywords]

the subjection of peoples to alien subjugation, domination and exploitation constitutes a denial of fundamental human rights and is an impediment to the promotion of world peace and co-operation.