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... function — including strategic planning, budget review and approval — is common to all. It is in the context of these functions that respective governing bodies are engaged consistently in addressing each organization’s work in humanitarian assistance, particularly in translating general mandates in ...
... function — including strategic planning, budget review and approval — is common to all. It is in the context of these functions that respective governing bodies are engaged consistently in addressing each organization’s work in humanitarian assistance, particularly in translating general mandates in ...
General Assembly - the United Nations
... • Working to protect the rights of migrants and their families; • Helping to ensure the freedom and independence of the media. Section VI, “Protecting the vulnerable”, focuses on those groups, in particular women and children, that are forced into situations of displacement and abuse because of comp ...
... • Working to protect the rights of migrants and their families; • Helping to ensure the freedom and independence of the media. Section VI, “Protecting the vulnerable”, focuses on those groups, in particular women and children, that are forced into situations of displacement and abuse because of comp ...
A/65/53/Add
... Welcomes the commitments made by Libya to uphold its obligations under international human rights law, to promote and protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and to cooperate with relevant international human rights mechanisms, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissione ...
... Welcomes the commitments made by Libya to uphold its obligations under international human rights law, to promote and protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and to cooperate with relevant international human rights mechanisms, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissione ...
A Guide to a Career with the United Nations
... The name “United Nations” was created by the US President Franklin Roosevelt and was first used in the “Declaration by United Nations” of January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged their Governments to continue fighting together against the Axis Powers. The ...
... The name “United Nations” was created by the US President Franklin Roosevelt and was first used in the “Declaration by United Nations” of January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged their Governments to continue fighting together against the Axis Powers. The ...
iv. human rights treaty bodies
... refrain in good faith from acts that would defeat the object and purpose of the given treaty (see article 18 of the 1969 Vienna Convention of the Law of Treaties). ...
... refrain in good faith from acts that would defeat the object and purpose of the given treaty (see article 18 of the 1969 Vienna Convention of the Law of Treaties). ...
FAQs - United Nations Visitors` Service, Nairobi
... acres in 1983. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‐Habitat) also established its headquarters in Nairobi in 1978. Moreover, over the years around 50 UN programmes, funds and specialized agencies opened their country and regional offices in Nairobi and were ...
... acres in 1983. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‐Habitat) also established its headquarters in Nairobi in 1978. Moreover, over the years around 50 UN programmes, funds and specialized agencies opened their country and regional offices in Nairobi and were ...
A/Res/60/1
... and summits in the economic, social and related fields in shaping a broad development vision and in identifying commonly agreed objectives, which have contributed to improving human life in different parts of the world. 19. We reaffirm our commitment to eradicate poverty and promote sustained econom ...
... and summits in the economic, social and related fields in shaping a broad development vision and in identifying commonly agreed objectives, which have contributed to improving human life in different parts of the world. 19. We reaffirm our commitment to eradicate poverty and promote sustained econom ...
and Northern Ireland and Overseas Territories
... United Kingdom has maintained that sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago will revert to Mauritius when the military facility on Diego Garcia is no longer needed for the defence of the West. Indeed, in a letter dated 1 July 1992 addressed to the Mauritian authorities, the British authorities gave a ...
... United Kingdom has maintained that sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago will revert to Mauritius when the military facility on Diego Garcia is no longer needed for the defence of the West. Indeed, in a letter dated 1 July 1992 addressed to the Mauritian authorities, the British authorities gave a ...
honk kong law jounral - the united nations human rights inquiry on
... In the South, the ROK, following years involving military rule, eventually emerged as a vigorous multi-party democracy with regular changes of administration secured by credible elections. In the North, a Soviet-style system of government has endured which ceded substantial real power to the Korean ...
... In the South, the ROK, following years involving military rule, eventually emerged as a vigorous multi-party democracy with regular changes of administration secured by credible elections. In the North, a Soviet-style system of government has endured which ceded substantial real power to the Korean ...
2005 World Summit Outcome Document
... We are determined to establish a just and lasting peace all over the world in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We rededicate ourselves to support all efforts to uphold the sovereign equality of all States, respect their territorial integrity and polit ...
... We are determined to establish a just and lasting peace all over the world in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We rededicate ourselves to support all efforts to uphold the sovereign equality of all States, respect their territorial integrity and polit ...
28. The responsibility of the Security Council in the maintenance of
... The President of the Russian Federation stressed the need and opportunity that existed to implement deep cuts in strategic offensive arms and tactical nuclear weapons; to limit and even cease nuclear testing; to reduce conventional armaments and armed forces; to implement international agreements on ...
... The President of the Russian Federation stressed the need and opportunity that existed to implement deep cuts in strategic offensive arms and tactical nuclear weapons; to limit and even cease nuclear testing; to reduce conventional armaments and armed forces; to implement international agreements on ...
OHCHR summary of SP Annual Meeting (June 2012)
... The Chairperson and the Rapporteur met with the President of the Human Rights Council twice to discuss the interaction of mandate holders with the Council and exchange views on issues of mutual concern. The Chairperson met with representatives of various regional groups of States to strengthen dialo ...
... The Chairperson and the Rapporteur met with the President of the Human Rights Council twice to discuss the interaction of mandate holders with the Council and exchange views on issues of mutual concern. The Chairperson met with representatives of various regional groups of States to strengthen dialo ...
A/HRC/13/43
... The session was opened by the Deputy High Commissioner of Human Rights on behalf of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, on 18 February 2013. The Deputy High Commissioner recalled that the work of the United Nations has the ultimate objective of creating a peaceful environment in w ...
... The session was opened by the Deputy High Commissioner of Human Rights on behalf of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, on 18 February 2013. The Deputy High Commissioner recalled that the work of the United Nations has the ultimate objective of creating a peaceful environment in w ...
A General Assembly United Nations Human Rights Council
... City) and the Centro de Investigación Aplicada en Derechos Humanos supported the development of a web-based educational tool, “Reforma DH”,2 on the implementation of the constitutional reform. Reforma DH is a key methodological tool to promote the implementation of the constitutional reform at the f ...
... City) and the Centro de Investigación Aplicada en Derechos Humanos supported the development of a web-based educational tool, “Reforma DH”,2 on the implementation of the constitutional reform. Reforma DH is a key methodological tool to promote the implementation of the constitutional reform at the f ...
68/268 - OHCHR
... 68/268. Strengthening and enhancing the effective functioning of the human rights treaty body system The General Assembly, Reaffirming the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and recalling the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1 and relevant international human rights i ...
... 68/268. Strengthening and enhancing the effective functioning of the human rights treaty body system The General Assembly, Reaffirming the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and recalling the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1 and relevant international human rights i ...
“the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of
... 1947, the Economic and Social Council passed a resolution stating that the Commission had “no power to take any action in regard to any complaints concerning human rights”.3 In 1965, however, the Commission was faced with a number of individual petitions from South Africa and came under considerable ...
... 1947, the Economic and Social Council passed a resolution stating that the Commission had “no power to take any action in regard to any complaints concerning human rights”.3 In 1965, however, the Commission was faced with a number of individual petitions from South Africa and came under considerable ...
Compilation by the Chairperson-Rapporteur of proposals made
... respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, [European Union: keep PP as is] [Morocco new PP: “Recalling that the promotion and enjoyment of peace is endangered by the lack of respect for the human rights of individuals and groups [reference to “human rights of individuals and groups” ...
... respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, [European Union: keep PP as is] [Morocco new PP: “Recalling that the promotion and enjoyment of peace is endangered by the lack of respect for the human rights of individuals and groups [reference to “human rights of individuals and groups” ...
international human rights standards: guidelines for the world`s
... Amendment of the U.S. Constitution bans torture and cruel and degrading treatment of a criminal suspect to obtain a confession of guilt. Article 9 of the Declaration of Human Rights bans arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile. Similarly, the Fourth Amendment, which deals with search and seizure, proh ...
... Amendment of the U.S. Constitution bans torture and cruel and degrading treatment of a criminal suspect to obtain a confession of guilt. Article 9 of the Declaration of Human Rights bans arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile. Similarly, the Fourth Amendment, which deals with search and seizure, proh ...
IW_Briefing_Paper,_Transitional_Justice,Sep09
... goal is, and policy goals such as democracy, peace and reconciliation may themselves be permanent ideals. The transitional policy goal of reconstruction of trust between citizens and state may be inapplicable following international or non international armed conflict where the state institutions ha ...
... goal is, and policy goals such as democracy, peace and reconciliation may themselves be permanent ideals. The transitional policy goal of reconstruction of trust between citizens and state may be inapplicable following international or non international armed conflict where the state institutions ha ...
Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of
... Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women recommended that the Government ensure access to justice for all women affected by sexual violence during conflict by providing appropriate funding to military jurisdictions. It also recommended that the Government ensure that the justice ...
... Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women recommended that the Government ensure access to justice for all women affected by sexual violence during conflict by providing appropriate funding to military jurisdictions. It also recommended that the Government ensure that the justice ...
UNITED NATIONS
... The UN Charter authorizes ECOSOC to grant consultative status to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Three categories of consultative status are recognized: General Category NGOs (formerly category I) include organizations with multiple goals and activities; Special Category NGOs (formerly catego ...
... The UN Charter authorizes ECOSOC to grant consultative status to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Three categories of consultative status are recognized: General Category NGOs (formerly category I) include organizations with multiple goals and activities; Special Category NGOs (formerly catego ...
THE SECURITY COUNCIL THE CHARTER AND ITS
... face of the prospect of inevitable defeat. Some commentators, including the most recently retired United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (Ms Navanethem Pillay) have suggested that, in the particular case of decisions of the Security Council that may be concerned with universal human right ...
... face of the prospect of inevitable defeat. Some commentators, including the most recently retired United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (Ms Navanethem Pillay) have suggested that, in the particular case of decisions of the Security Council that may be concerned with universal human right ...
The Creation of the United Nations
... topics and has representations from every country in it. - The Security Council: This council is focuses primarily on holding peace and security between nations, has power to enforce measures, and is comprised of 15 member. Five members in the Council that are permanent are the United States, the Ru ...
... topics and has representations from every country in it. - The Security Council: This council is focuses primarily on holding peace and security between nations, has power to enforce measures, and is comprised of 15 member. Five members in the Council that are permanent are the United States, the Ru ...
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... insufficient translating and editing capacity of United Nations Office at Geneva for the processing of Council-related documentation. Efforts were therefore made by the President and other members of the Bureau to engage with the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly and to request the redeploymen ...
... insufficient translating and editing capacity of United Nations Office at Geneva for the processing of Council-related documentation. Efforts were therefore made by the President and other members of the Bureau to engage with the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly and to request the redeploymen ...