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Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) : world [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) : world [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) : world [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.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1979) : world [Keywords]

any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms

Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993) : world [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

Slavery Convention (1926) : world [Keywords]

slavery is the status or condition of a person over whom any or all of the powers attaching to the right of ownership are exercised.

Supplementary Convention on the Abolition of Slavery, the Slave Trade, and Institutions and Practices Similar to Slavery (1956) : world [Keywords]

the complete abolition of debt bondage, serfdom, forced marriage, women and children transfer without right to refuse

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

Proclamation of Teheran, Final Act of the International Conference on Human Rights, Teheran, 22 April to 13 May 1968 (1968) : world [Keywords]

it is imperative that the members of the international community fulfil their solemn obligations to promote and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinctions of any kind such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions

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

Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (1960) : world [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.

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

Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe

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

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948) : world [Keywords]

genocide (in peace or war) means with intent to destroy (in whole or in part) a national, ethnical, racial or religious group by killing, causing serious bodily or mental harm, inflicting conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction, impose measures intended to prevent births, forcibly transfer children

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

Convention on the non-applicability of statutory limitations to war crimes and crimes against humanity (1968) : world [Keywords]

the effective punishment of war crimes and crimes against humanity is an important element in the prevention of such crimes, the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms

Treaty of Westphalia (1648) : world [Keywords]

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

United Nations Convention against Corruption (2003) : world [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) : world [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) : world [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) : world [Keywords]

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

Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972) : world [Keywords]

cultural heritage: architectural works, monumental sculpture and painting, elements or structures of an archaeological nature, inscriptions, cave dwellings, groups of buildings, sites (works of man or the combined works of nature and man)

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

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

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

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

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

establish an international organization to be known as the United Nations