For the purposes of this paper, women’s leadership is seen in two main dimensions: being in a position of authority and as the exercise of power. The paper acknowledges the complex nexus between culture and women’s leadership in Pacific Island Countries. Given the...
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Brief Summary of Legal Background on SOGIE rights in Vanuatu
Summary The Yogyakarta Principles address a broad range of international human rights standards and their application to SOGIE issues. On 10 Nov. 2017 a panel of experts published additional principles expanding on the original document reflecting developments in...
Transforming Our World – The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Preamble This Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. We recognize that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global...
Small Island Developing States Accelerated Modalities of Action (Samoa Pathway)
To read the full report click here. Preamble 1. We, the Heads of State and Government and high-level representatives, having met in Apia from 1 to 4 September 2014 at the third International Conference on Small Island Developing States, with the full...
Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States
To read the full report click here. Small Island Developing States Accelerated Modalities of Action (Samoa Pathway) Preamble 1. We, the Heads of State and Government and high-level representatives, having met in Apia from 1 to 4 September 2014 at the third...
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Preamble The Preamble reminds countries of other international human rights agreements and summarises the reasons for creating this Convention. It does not contain any obligations for countries to put into practice; the obligations are contained in the Articles...
Unaeted Naesens Konvensen blong ol Raets blong ol Pipol wetem Disabiliti
To read the full report click here. Fesfala Toktok Fesfala toktok i rimaenem ol kaontri long ol narafala rul long saed blong human raets we igat agrimen finis mo i givem ol risen form wane ni gat nid blong mekem tisfala rul o Konvensen. Long ol fesfala toktok ia ino...
Resolution 1325 (2000)
Resolution 1325 (2000) Adopted by the Security Council at its 4213th meeting, on 31 October 2000 The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 1261 (1999) of 25 August 1999, 1265 (1999) of 17 September 1999, 1296 (2000) of 19 April 2000 and 1314 (2000) of 11 August...
The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action of 1995
Introduction The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action of 1995 is a visionary agenda for the empowerment of women. It still remains today the most comprehensive global policy framework and blueprint for action, and is a current source of guidance and inspiration...
Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population Development
To read the full report click here. As we celebrate the anniversary and the legacy of the 1994 international conference on population and development, and as the international community lays the groundwork for a new global development framework, unfpa is pleased to...
A Simplified Version of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Convention on the Rights of the Child
Preamble The States Parties to the present Convention, Considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations, recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human...
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
The States Parties to the present Convention, Noting that the Charter of the United Nations reaffirms faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women, Noting that the Universal Declaration of...
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Preamble Whereas 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, Whereas disregard and contempt...








