Treaties and protocols

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
Instrument
The Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is a multilateral treaty, which seeks to protect children from the harmful effects of abduction and retention across international boundaries by providing a procedure to bring about their prompt return.
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Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty
Instrument
Adopted and proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 44/128 of 15 December 1989 Entry into force: 11 July 1991, in accordance with article 8 (1).
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First Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Instrument
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966 and entered into force 23 March 1976, in accordance with Article 9.
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UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
вт, 18/12/1979 - 00:00 Instrument
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 accordance with article 27(1).
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International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Instrument
Adopted and opened for signature and ratification by General Assembly resolution 2106 (XX) of 21 December 1965 entry into force 4 January 1969, in accordance with Article 19
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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
пт, 16/12/1966 - 00:00 Instrument
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966 and entred into force 23 March 1976, in accordance with Article 49.
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International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
пт, 16/12/1966 - 00:00 Instrument
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966 and entred into force on 3 January 1976, in accordance with article 27.
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Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption
Instrument
The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention) protects children and their families against the risks of illegal, irregular, premature or ill-prepared adoptions abroad. This Convention, which also operates through a system of national Central Authorities, reinforces the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Art. 21) and seeks to ensure that intercountry adoptions are made in the best interests of the child and with respect for his or her fundamental rights, and to prevent the abduction, the sale of, or traffic in children. Concluded on 29 May 1993 and entered into force on 1 May 1995.
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Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict
Instrument
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution A/RES/54/263 of 25 May 2000 and entred into force 12 February 2002.
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Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography
чт, 25/05/2000 - 00:00 Instrument
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution A/RES/54/263 of 25 May 2000 and entered into force on 18 January 2002.
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