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Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention 2014, para. Preamble 10
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- Noting that the effective and sustained suppression of forced or compulsory labour contributes to ensuring fair competition among employers as well as protection for workers, and
- Body
- International Labour Organization
- Document type
- International treaty
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2014
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3
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- State Parties shall protect the right to equality before the law and equal protection by the law as a fundamental precondition for a just and democratic society.
- Body
- African Union
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2007
- Date modified
- Mar 10, 2020
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
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- State Parties shall ensure that the process of amendment or revision of their constitution reposes on national consensus, obtained if need be, through referendum.
- Body
- African Union
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2007
- Date modified
- Mar 10, 2020
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The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 7
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- The respect for the legitimate interests of States to acquire conventional arms to exercise their right to self-defence and for peacekeeping operations; and to produce, export, import and transfer conventional arms;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2013
- Date modified
- Mar 10, 2020
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The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 2
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- The settlement of international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered in accordance with Article 2 (3) of the Charter of the United Nations;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2013
- Date modified
- Mar 10, 2020
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The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 1
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- The inherent right of all States to individual or collective self-defence as recognized in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2013
- Date modified
- Mar 10, 2020
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Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention 1949, para. 5. (1)
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- The extent to which the guarantees provided for in this Convention shall apply to the armed forces and the police shall be determined by national laws or regulations.
- Body
- International Labour Organization
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1949
- Date modified
- Mar 10, 2020
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Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention 1949, para. 3
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- Machinery appropriate to national conditions shall be established, where necessary, for the purpose of ensuring respect for the right to organise as defined in the preceding Articles.
- Body
- International Labour Organization
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1949
- Date modified
- Mar 10, 2020
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Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention 1949, para. 6
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- This Convention does not deal with the position of public servants engaged in the administration of the State, nor shall it be construed as prejudicing their rights or status in any way.
- Body
- International Labour Organization
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1949
- Date modified
- Mar 10, 2020
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Minimum Age Convention 1973, para. 2. (3)
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- The minimum age specified in pursuance of paragraph 1 of this Article shall not be less than the age of completion of compulsory schooling and, in any case, shall not be less than 15 years.
- Body
- International Labour Organization
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1973
- Date modified
- Mar 10, 2020
Paragraph
Minimum Age Convention 1973, para. 8. (2)
- Paragraph text
- Permits so granted shall limit the number of hours during which and prescribe the conditions in which employment or work is allowed.
- Body
- International Labour Organization
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1973
- Date modified
- Mar 10, 2020
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Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention 1949, para. 1. (1)
- Paragraph text
- 1. Workers shall enjoy adequate protection against acts of anti-union discrimination in respect of their employment.
- Body
- International Labour Organization
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1949
- Date modified
- Mar 10, 2020
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Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention 1958, para. 1. (2)
- Paragraph text
- Any distinction, exclusion or preference in respect of a particular job based on the inherent requirements thereof shall not be deemed to be discrimination.
- Body
- International Labour Organization
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1958
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
Paragraph
The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 5
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- Respecting and ensuring respect for international humanitarian law in accordance with, inter alia, the Geneva Conventions of 1949, and respecting and ensuring respect for human rights in accordance with, inter alia, the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2013
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
Paragraph
The Arms Trade Treaty 2013, para. 3
- Paragraph text
- Refraining in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations in accordance with Article 2 (4) of the Charter of the United Nations;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2013
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
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Minimum Age Convention 1973, para. 7. (3)
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- The competent authority shall determine the activities in which employment or work may be permitted under paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article and shall prescribe the number of hours during which and the conditions in which such employment or work may be undertaken.
- Body
- International Labour Organization
- Document type
- International treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1973
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
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European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 31
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- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 31. Everyone has the right to housing.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
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European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 3
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- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 3. All workers have the right to safe and healthy working conditions.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
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European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 22
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- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 22. Workers have the right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment in the undertaking.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
Paragraph
European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 9
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- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 9. Everyone has the right to appropriate facilities for vocational guidance with a view to helping him choose an occupation suited to his personal aptitude and interests.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
Paragraph
European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 26
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- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 26. All workers have the right to dignity at work.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
Paragraph
European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 13
- Paragraph text
- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 13. Anyone without adequate resources has the right to social and medical assistance.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
Paragraph
European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 6
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- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 6. All workers and employers have the right to bargain collectively.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
Paragraph
European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 28
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- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 28. Workers' representatives in undertakings have the right to protection against acts prejudicial to them and should be afforded appropriate facilities to carry out their functions.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
Paragraph
European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 14
- Paragraph text
- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 14. Everyone has the right to benefit from social welfare services.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
Paragraph
European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 1
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- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 1. Everyone shall have the opportunity to earn his living in an occupation freely entered upon.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
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European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 11
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- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 11. Everyone has the right to benefit from any measures enabling him to enjoy the highest possible standard of health attainable.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
Paragraph
European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 2
- Paragraph text
- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 2. All workers have the right to just conditions of work.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
Paragraph
European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 24
- Paragraph text
- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 24. All workers have the right to protection in cases of termination of employment.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
Paragraph
European Social Charter (Revised) 1996, para. 20
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- The Parties accept as the aim of their policy, to be pursued by all appropriate means both national and international in character, the attainment of conditions in which the following rights and principles may be effectively realised: 20. All workers have the right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex.
- Body
- Council of Europe
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 1996
- Date modified
- Feb 14, 2020
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