The Commission on Human Rights,Recalling its resolution 1998/75 of 22 April 1998,Recalling the principles set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or...
I. Fundamental Perspectives 1. The juvenile justice system should uphold the rights and safety and promote the physical and mental well-being of juveniles. Imprisonment should be used as a last resort. 2. Juveniles should only be deprived of their...
I. Fundamental Principles1. The prevention of juvenile delinquency is an essential part of crime prevention in society. By engaging in lawful, socially useful activities and adopting a humanistic orientation towards society and outlook on life,...
UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly Resolution 34/180 of 18 December 1979 and entered into force 3 September 1981, in...
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution A/RES/54/263 of 25 May 2000
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ICCYS is a specialised unit for training, research and policy analysis which focuses on the needs of children and youth in developing, transitional and developed societies. It seeks to promote the holistic development of children and youth, and...
What is UNESCO?
UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) was founded on 16 November 1945
UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilisations, cultures and peoples, based...
CIDA pursues poverty reduction mainly through a focus on stimulating sustainable economic growth, increasing food security, and securing a future for children and youth. Environmental sustainability, gender equality and good governance are integral...
WWSF, an international, non-profit, non-confessional empowerment NGO (UN consultative status) serves the implementation of women’s and children’s rights and the UN Millennium Development Goals. Children's section: World Day for Prevention of Child...
