international organization

international organization

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

Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice (1978) : international organization [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

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

Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe

Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) : international organization [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 involvement of children in armed conflict (2000) : international organization [Keywords]

ensure that members of armed forces who have not attained the age of 18 years do not take a direct part in hostilities.

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

prohibit the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998) : international organization [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 Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction (1972) : international organization [Keywords]

never in any circumstance to develop, produce, stockpile or otherwise acquire or retain microbial or other biological agents, or toxins; and weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents

Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (1997) : international organization [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) : international organization [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) : international organization [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) : international organization [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) : international organization [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 the Financing of Terrorism (1999) : international organization [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) : international organization [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) : international organization [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) : international organization [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) : international organization [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

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

quantified emission limitation and reduction commitments

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

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

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

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

establish an international organization to be known as the United Nations

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

treaties between States

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

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

Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (1967) : international organization [Keywords]

the moon and other celestial bodies, shall be free for exploration and use by all States without discrimination of any kind

Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects (1972) : international organization [Keywords]

loss of life, personal injury or other impairment of health; or loss of or damage to property