introduction

introduction

Keywords

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966) : introduction [Keywords]

all peoples freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development; In no case may a people be deprived of its own means of subsistence.

Forced Labour Convention (1930) : introduction [Keywords]

suppress the use of forced or compulsory labour in all its forms

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

Convention on Technical and Vocational Education (1989) : introduction [Keywords]

all forms and levels of the educational process involving, in addition to general knowledge, the study of technologies and related sciences and the acquisition of practical skills, know-how, attitudes and understanding relating to occupations in the various sectors of economic and social life

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998) : introduction [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

United Nations Convention against Corruption (2003) : introduction [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) : introduction [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

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

Convention on Biological Diversity (1992) : introduction [Keywords]

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

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

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

Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (1979) : introduction [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) : introduction [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

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

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

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

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

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