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

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966) : limit [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.

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (1965) : limit [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) : limit [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) : limit [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.

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

Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe

Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War (1949) : limit [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) : limit [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

Treaty of Westphalia (1648) : limit [Keywords]

Peace Treaty between the Holy Roman Emperor and the King of France and their respective Allies.

Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961) : limit [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) : limit [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) : limit [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 on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (1990) : limit [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) : limit [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) : limit [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 International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (1973) : limit [Keywords]

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

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

quantified emission limitation and reduction commitments

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

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

Rio Declaration on Environment and Development (1992) : limit [Keywords]

Human beings are at the centre of concerns for sustainable development. They are entitled to a healthy and productive life in harmony with nature.

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

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

WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (1996) : limit [Keywords]

maintain a balance between the rights of performers and producers of phonograms and the larger public interest, particularly education, research and access to information

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

establish an international organization to be known as the United Nations

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

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

Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963) : limit [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

THE PACIFIC SETTLEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES (1907) : limit [Keywords]

to obviate, as far as possible, recourse to force in the relations between states

Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space (1968) : limit [Keywords]

rendering of all possible assistance to astronauts in the event of accident, distress or emergency landing, the prompt and safe return of astronauts, and the return of objects launched into outer space

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

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

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

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