Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

The General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization hereinafter referred to as UNESCO, meeting in Paris, from 29 September to 17 October 2003, at its 32nd session,

Referring to existing international human rights instruments, in particular to the Universal Declaration on Human Rights of 1948, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of 1966, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966, Continue reading

Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions

The General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, meeting in Paris from 3 to 21 October 2005 at its 33rd session,

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Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works

Done at: Berne

Date enacted: 1886-09-09

In force: 1886-09-09

The countries of the Union, being equally animated by the desire to protect, in as effective and uniform a manner as possible, the rights of authors in their literary and artistic works,

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Rotterdam Convention

The Parties to this Convention,

Aware of the harmful impact on human health and the environment from certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade,

Recalling the pertinent provisions of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development and chapter 19 of Agenda 21 on “Environmentally sound management of toxic chemicals, including prevention of illegal international traffic in toxic and dangerous products”, Continue reading

International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC)

Done at: Geneva

Date enacted: 1972-12-02

In force: 1977-09-06

The Contracting Parties,

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C138 – Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138)

Preamble

The General Conference of the International Labor Organisation,

Having been convened at Geneva by the Governing Body of the International Labor Office, and having met in its Fifty-eighth Session on 6 June 1973, and

Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to minimum age for admission to employment, which is the fourth item on the agenda of the session, and

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UNICEF Child Protection Strategy

Summary
The Child Protection Strategy defines the contribution of UNICEF to national
and international efforts to fulfill children’s rights to protection and to achieve the
Millennium Development Goals, within the context of the UNICEF medium-term
strategic plan (MTSP) for 2006-2009. The strategy has been developed through
intensive consultation with a wide range of key partners and UNICEF staff.
It is recommended that the Executive Board adopt the draft decision in
section VII. Continue reading

Defense of Religions Followers Committee Meeting-June 9th 2019

Movement for Awareness and Justice in Iran

Speech, Discussion, Question and Answer

Speakers and Topics:

  • Mehrab Zarei: Religions Followers Violation Report and analysis in the Ordibehesht 1398
  • Jalal Pour Sadeghi: The 1st Article of the Human Rights Universal Declaration and its Comparison with the Islamic Republic of Iran Constitution and its Executive requirements
  • Hadi Dartomi: Other Religions Followers and Citizenship Limitations
  • Rasoul Abbasi Zaman Abadi: A Glance to the Bahai`s Cult History
  • Faeze Ali Mohammadi: Social Justice and Democracy In Islamic Republic of Iran

Opinion Exchange, Questions, Answer at the end of each Session

  • Free Discussion: Human Rights

At the end of meeting survey, necessary suggestions and decisions for the up-coming months program. Continue reading

Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

The States Parties to the present Convention,
Recalling that peoples of all nations from ancient times have recognized the status of diplomatic
agents,
Having in mind the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations concerning the
sovereign equality of States, the maintenance of international peace and security, and the promotion of
friendly relations among nations, Continue reading

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents

The States Parties to this Convention,

Having in mind the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations concerning the maintenance of international peace and the promotion of friendly relations and cooperation among States,

Considering that crimes against diplomatic agents and other internationally protected persons jeopardizing the safety of these persons create a series threat to the maintenance of normal international relations which are necessary for co-operation among States, Continue reading