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

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

Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice (1978) : pretext [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

Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (1960) : pretext [Keywords]

the subjection of peoples to alien subjugation, domination and exploitation constitutes a denial of fundamental human rights and is an impediment to the promotion of world peace and co-operation.

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

Treaty of Westphalia (1648) : pretext [Keywords]

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