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Women and peace and security 2015, para. 3
- Paragraph text
- Affirming the primary role of Member States to implement fully the relevant provisions of Security Council resolutions on women, peace and security, and the important complementary role of United Nations entities and regional organizations,
- Body
- United Nations Security Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Women
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Women and peace and security 2009, para. 15
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- Welcoming the upcoming establishment of a United Nations Steering Committee to enhance visibility and strengthen coordination within the United Nations system regarding the preparations for the 10th anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000),
- Body
- United Nations Security Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Women
- Year
- 2009
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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CEDAW - Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women 1979, para. 2
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- 2. The Committee shall elect its officers for a term of two years.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Women
- Year
- 1979
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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ICCPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, para. 2
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- 2. Each State Party to the present Covenant may nominate not more than two persons. These persons shall be nationals of the nominating State.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1966
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. d
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- For the purpose of the present Protocol: d) “AU” means the African Union;
- Body
- African Union
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Women
- Year
- 2003
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1
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- The Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity shall invite State Parties to the present Charter to nominate candidates at least six months before the elections.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1990
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
ICERD - International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination 1965, para. 1
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- 1. The Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1965
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 1
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- The Secretary General of he Organisation of African Unity shall invite State Parties to the present Charter at least four months before the elections to nominate candidates;
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Women and peace and security 2009, para. 14
- Paragraph text
- Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General to appoint more women to senior United Nations positions, particularly in field missions, as a tangible step towards providing United Nations leadership on implementation of its resolution 1325 (2000),
- Body
- United Nations Security Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Women
- Year
- 2009
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 7
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- State Parties shall implement this Charter in accordance with the following principles: Effective participation of citizens in democratic and development processes and in governance of public affairs;
- Body
- African Union
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2007
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. 4
- Paragraph text
- 4. Amendments or revision shall be adopted by the Assembly by a simple majority.
- Body
- African Union
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Women
- Year
- 2003
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 3c
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- The Secretariat shall be responsible to States Parties. Within a minimized structure, the Secretariat shall undertake the following responsibilities: (c) Facilitate the matching of offers of and requests for assistance for Treaty implementation and promote international cooperation as requested;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 2
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- States Parties are encouraged to facilitate international cooperation, including exchanging information on matters of mutual interest regarding the implementation and application of this Treaty pursuant to their respective security interests and national laws.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998, para. 3c
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- 3. (c) Every candidate for election to the Court shall have an excellent knowledge of and be fluent in at least one of the working languages of the Court.
- Body
- United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 1998
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
ICERD - International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination 1965, para. 3
- Paragraph text
- 3. The Commission shall elect its own Chairman and adopt its own rules of procedure.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1965
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
ICERD - International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination 1965, para. 4
- Paragraph text
- 4. The meetings of the Committee shall normally be held at United Nations Headquarters.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1965
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
ICERD - International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination 1965, para. 2
- Paragraph text
- 2. The Committee shall elect its officers for a term of two years.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1965
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
ICERD - International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination 1965, para. h
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- Convinced that the existence of racial barriers is repugnant to the ideals of any human society,
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 1965
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention 1958, para. 6
- Paragraph text
- Each Member which ratifies this Convention undertakes to apply it to non-metropolitan territories in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation.
- Body
- International Labour Organization
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1958
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention 1958, para. 5. (1)
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- Special measures of protection or assistance provided for in other Conventions or Recommendations adopted by the International Labour Conference shall not be deemed to be discrimination.
- Body
- International Labour Organization
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1958
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 3
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- [Communications relating to Human and Peoples’ rights referred to in Article 55 received by the Commission, shall be considered if they:] Are not written in disparaging or insulting language directed against the State concerned and its institutions or to the Organisation of African Unity,
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. undefined
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- The Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity shall appoint the Secretary of the Commission. He shall provide the staff and services necessary for the effective discharge of the duties of the Commission. The Organisation of African Unity shall bear cost of the staff and services.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 1
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- In case of death or resignation of a member of the Commission, the Chairman of the Commission shall immediately inform the Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity, who shall declare the seat vacant from the date of death or from the date on which the resignation takes effect.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. undefined
- Paragraph text
- Immediately after the first election, the Chairman of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African Unity shall draw lots to decide the names of those members referred to in Article 36.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. undefined
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- Each State Party to the present Charter may not nominate more than two candidates. The candidates must have the nationality of one of the State Parties to the present Charter. When two candidates are nominated by a State, one of them may not be a national of that State.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Women and peace and security 2015, para. 6
- Paragraph text
- Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 17 September 2015 (S/2015/716) submitting the results of the Global Study on the implementation of resolution 1325, recognizing with appreciation all the work undertaken for the Global Study and encouraging close examination of its recommendations,
- Body
- United Nations Security Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Women
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Women and peace and security 2015, para. 4
- Paragraph text
- Recalling the commitments of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and their twentieth anniversary, welcoming the Global Leaders Meeting on Gender Equality and Empowerment held on 27 September 2015 and commending the concrete national commitments made by national leaders in connection to this meeting,
- Body
- United Nations Security Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Women
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Women and peace and security 2013, para. 11
- Paragraph text
- Reaffirming that sustainable peace requires an integrated approach based on coherence between political, security, development, human rights, including gender equality, and rule of law and justice activities, and in this regard emphasizing the importance of the rule of law as one of the key elements of conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peacebuilding,
- Body
- United Nations Security Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Women
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Women and peace and security 2013, para. 2
- Paragraph text
- Recalling the commitments of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and reaffirming the obligations of States Parties to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Optional Protocol thereto, and urging States that have not yet done so to consider ratifying or acceding to them,
- Body
- United Nations Security Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Women
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Women and peace and security 2013, para. 18
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- Requests that the Secretary-General continue to submit annual reports to the Council providing a progress update on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and to submit his next report by October 2014 and to include in that report an update of progress across all areas of the women, peace and security agenda, highlighting gaps and challenges;
- Body
- United Nations Security Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Women
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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