The States Parties to this Convention, Considering that the Charter of the United Nations is based on the principles of the dignity and equality inherent in all human beings, and that all Member States have pledged themselves to take joint and...
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966.
Entry into force 23 March 1976.
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International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966
Entry into force 3 January 1976, in accordance with article...
[LONDON, 11 June 2007] - Olympics merchandise is being made in factories employing children to work for up to 15 hours a day on minimal wages, research for the United Kingdom's Trade Unions Congress has revealed.Brendan Barber, the general...
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution A/RES/54/263 of 25 May 2000...
[1 de junio de 2007] - Los niños chinos disponen desde hoy de una ley que les garantiza el derecho a dormir y a jugar, algo nada banal si se tiene en cuenta que la mitad de los 300 millones de menores chinos viven bajo una presión acad...
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[BEIJING, 30 May 2007] - Accidents kill 100,000 Chinese children a year, with roads and drowning claiming the majority of lives as families struggle to adjust to rapid urbanisation, the official Xinhua news agency said.Accidents - including...
On 17 May 2007, the first members of the Human Rights Council were elected. The Council consists of 47 members divided over five regional groups. Each member serves a three year term. At present the following States...
On May 2006, the first members of the Human Rights Council were elected. The Council consists of 47 members divided over 5 regional groups. Each member serves a three year term. At present the following States hold a seat in...