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

Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993) : suffer [Keywords]

any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life

Forced Labour Convention (1930) : suffer [Keywords]

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

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (1965) : suffer [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) : suffer [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 Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance (1992) : suffer [Keywords]

persons are arrested, detained or abducted against their will or otherwise deprived of their liberty by officials or by groups and individuals acting on behalf of government followed by a refusal to disclose their fate which places such persons outside the protection of the law

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

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

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

Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials (1979) : suffer [Keywords]

all officers of the law, whether appointed or elected, who exercise police powers, especially the powers of arrest or detention

Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (1997) : suffer [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

Treaty of Westphalia (1648) : suffer [Keywords]

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

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

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

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

Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space (1968) : suffer [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 International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects (1972) : suffer [Keywords]

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