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Council of the League of Arab States, Cairo Arab Charter on Human Rights adopted on 15 September 1994 (not in force), full text (1), translated from Arabic (2) The Governments of the member States of the League of Arab States (3) Preamble Given the Arab nation’s belief in human dignity …

The States Parties to this Convention, Deeply concerned over the growing number of deaths and injuries resulting from deliberate attacks against United Nations and associated personnel, Bearing in mind that attacks against, or other mistreatment of, personnel who act on behalf of the United Nations are unjustifiable and unacceptable, by …

Measures to eliminate international terrorism The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 46/51 of 9 December 1991 and its decision 48/411 of 9 December 1993, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General, 1/ Having considered in depth the question of measures to eliminate international terrorism, Convinced that the adoption of …

PreambleThe Member States of the Organization of American States signatory to the present Convention,DISTURBED by the persistence of the forced disappearance of persons;REAFFIRMING that the true meaning of American solidarity and good neighborliness can be none other than that of consolidating in this Hemisphere, in the framework of democratic institutions, …

PREAMBLE THE STATES PARTIES TO THIS CONVENTION, RECOGNIZING that full respect for human rights has been enshrined in the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and reaffirmed in other international and regional instruments; AFFIRMING that violence against women constitutes a …

It is hereby agreed between the Government of the State of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (hereinafter “the PLO), the representative of the Palestinian people as follows: Article I – Further Transfer of Powers and Responsibilities Israel shall transfer and the Palestinian Authority shall assume the authorities, powers and …

Preamble Within the framework of the Middle East peace process initiated at Madrid in October 1991; Reaffirming their determination to live in peaceful coexistence, mutual dignity and security, while recognizing their mutual legitimate and political rights; Reaffirming their desire to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive peace settlement through the …

STATUTE OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL FOR RWANDA(As amended) As amended by the Security Council acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of …

The Parties to this Convention, Affirming that human beings in affected or threatened areas are at the centre of concerns to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought, Reflecting the urgent concern of the international community, including States and international organizations, about the adverse impacts of desertification and drought, …

The States Parties to this Agreement, Recalling the relevant provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982, Determined to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks, Resolved to improve cooperation between States to …

COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS (1995) The Participant States of the Commonwealth of Independent States, hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Parties, Having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Covenant on …

The member States of the Council of Europe, having expressed their consent to be bound by the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, done at Vienna on 20 December 1988, hereinafter referred to as “The Vienna Convention”,Considering that the aim of the Council of …