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The Constitution of the United States (1787) : domestic [Keywords]

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966) : domestic [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

Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966) : domestic [Keywords]

the competence of the Committee to consider communications from individuals who claim to be victims of a violation of any of the rights by a State Party

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1999) : domestic [Keywords]

the competence of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993) : domestic [Keywords]

any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life

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

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

Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (1984) : domestic [Keywords]

any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person

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

Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (1949) : domestic [Keywords]

prostitution is incompatible with the dignity and worth of the human person and endanger the welfare of the individual, the family and the community

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

Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe

Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) : domestic [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

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (2000) : domestic [Keywords]

prohibit the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography

Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War (1949) : domestic [Keywords]

all cases of declared war or of any other armed conflict even if the state of war is not recognized by one of the countries; partial or total occupation of the territory even if the occupation meets with no armed resistance; if one of the Powers in conflict is not a party to the convention, the Powers who are parties remain bound by it

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998) : domestic [Keywords]

an International Criminal Court is hereby established. It shall be a permanent institution and shall have the power to exercise its jurisdiction over persons for the most serious crimes of international concern

Convention on the non-applicability of statutory limitations to war crimes and crimes against humanity (1968) : domestic [Keywords]

the effective punishment of war crimes and crimes against humanity is an important element in the prevention of such crimes, the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms

United Nations Convention against Corruption (2003) : domestic [Keywords]

promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption; promote integrity, accountability and proper management of public affairs and public property

Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961) : domestic [Keywords]

the medical use of narcotic drugs continues to be indispensable for the relief of pain and suffering; addiction to narcotic drugs constitutes a serious evil for the individual and is social and economic danger to mankind

Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971) : domestic [Keywords]

use of psychotropic substances for medical and scientific purposes is indispensable; prevent and combat abuse of such substances and the illicit traffic

United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (1988) : domestic [Keywords]

traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances pose a serious threat to the health and welfare of human beings and adversely affect the economic, cultural and political foundations of society

International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings (1998) : domestic [Keywords]

terrorist attacks by means of explosives or other lethal devices

International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (1999) : domestic [Keywords]

financing of terrorism is a matter of grave concern to the international community as a whole; the number and seriousness of acts of international terrorism depend on the financing that terrorists may obtain

International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (2005) : domestic [Keywords]

acts of nuclear terrorism may result in the gravest consequences and may pose a threat to international peace and security

International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (1990) : domestic [Keywords]

all migrant workers and members of their families without distinction of any kind such as sex, race, colour, language, religion or conviction, political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, nationality, age, economic position, property, marital status, birth or other status

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (1973) : domestic [Keywords]

species threatened with extinction which are or may be affected by trade

Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (1979) : domestic [Keywords]

acknowledge the importance of migratory species being conserved and of Range States agreeing to take action to this end whenever possible and appropriate

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (2000) : domestic [Keywords]

ensuring an adequate level of protection in the safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and human health

Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (1997) : domestic [Keywords]

quantified emission limitation and reduction commitments

The 1985 Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985) : domestic [Keywords]

protect human health and the environment against adverse effects resulting from modifications of the ozone layer

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (1994) : domestic [Keywords]

combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in countries experiencing serious drought through effective action at all levels with a view to achieve sustainable development in affected areas.

Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency (1986) : domestic [Keywords]

prompt assistance in the event of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency to minimize its consequences and to protect life, property and the environment from the effects of radioactive releases

Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (Paris Text 1971) (1871) : domestic [Keywords]

the protection of the rights of authors in their literary and artistic works

Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) (1994) : domestic [Keywords]

availability, scope and use of trade-related intellectual property rights

Charter of the United Nations (1945) : domestic [Keywords]

establish an international organization to be known as the United Nations

Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969) : domestic [Keywords]

treaties between States

Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) : domestic [Keywords]

establishment of diplomatic relations between States, and of permanent diplomatic missions, takes place by mutual consent

Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963) : domestic [Keywords]

international convention on consular relations, privileges and immunities would also contribute to the development of friendly relations among nations, irrespective of their differing constitutional and social systems