headquarter

headquarter

Keywords

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

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

International Convention against Apartheid in Sports (1985) : headquarter [Keywords]

a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination for the purpose of establishing and maintaining domination by one racial group in sports activities, whether organized on a professional or an amateur basis

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

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998) : headquarter [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 Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (1997) : headquarter [Keywords]

to put an end to the suffering and casualties caused by anti-personnel mines, that kill or maim hundreds of people every week, mostly innocent and defenceless civilians and especially children, obstruct economic development and reconstruction, inhibit the repatriation of refugees and internally displaced persons, and have other severe consequences for years after emplacement

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

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

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

terrorist attacks by means of explosives or other lethal devices

International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (1999) : headquarter [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) : headquarter [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) : headquarter [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 Biological Diversity (1992) : headquarter [Keywords]

the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits

The Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992) : headquarter [Keywords]

achieve stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system achieved within a time-frame sufficient to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally to climate change, to ensure that food production is not threatened and to enable economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner

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

quantified emission limitation and reduction commitments

The 1985 Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985) : headquarter [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) : headquarter [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) : headquarter [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

Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident (1986) : headquarter [Keywords]

any nuclear reactor wherever located; any nuclear fuel cycle facility; any radioactive waste management facility; the transport and storage of nuclear fuels or radioactive wastes; the manufacture, use, storage, disposal and transport of radioisotopes for agricultural, industrial, medical and related scientific and research purposes; and the use of radioisotopes for power generation in space objects

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

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

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

treaties between States

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

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

Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963) : headquarter [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

Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space (1975) : headquarter [Keywords]

a central register of objects launched into outer space be established and maintained, on a mandatory basis

Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (1979) : headquarter [Keywords]

moon and other celestial bodies within the solar system, other than the earth; include orbits around or other trajectories to or around them; does not apply to extraterrestrial materials which reach the surface of the earth by natural means