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...
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Gender and Investment Climate Reform Assessment
Summary Across the Pacific, some obstacles in the investment climate such as a prevailing culture of informality among female entrepreneurs, unequal access to property, credit, justice, women’s lack of experience, and comfort with formal business processes such as...
A Guide to Measurement We should never forget that behind every piece of statistical and Implementation
Summary The human rights journey from standard-setting to effective implementation depends, in large measure, on the availability of appropriate tools for policy formulation and evaluation. Indicators, both quantitative and qualitative, are one such essential tool....
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...
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...
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...
A Simplified Version of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
To read the full report click here. 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...
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...
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...
Convention on the Rights of the Child
To read the full report click here. 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...
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...
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
To read the full report click here. 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...
The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action of 1995
To read the full report click here. 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...
Transforming Our World – The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
To read the full report click here. 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...