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The Constitution of the United States (1787) : prior [Keywords]

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) : prior [Keywords]

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

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

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1999) : prior [Keywords]

the competence of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

Forced Labour Convention (1930) : prior [Keywords]

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

Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (1984) : prior [Keywords]

any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person

Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (2002) : prior [Keywords]

a system of regular visits undertaken by independent international and national bodies to places where people are deprived of their liberty, in order to prevent torture

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

Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict (2000) : prior [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) : prior [Keywords]

prohibit the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography

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

Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (1951) : prior [Keywords]

every refugee has duties to the country in which he finds himself; a contracting state shall accord to refugees the same treatment as is accorded to aliens generally

International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (1990) : prior [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) : prior [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) : prior [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) : prior [Keywords]

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

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

quantified emission limitation and reduction commitments

Rio Declaration on Environment and Development (1992) : prior [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) : prior [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.

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

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

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

treaties between States

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

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

Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963) : prior [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

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

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