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Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 2017, para. 4
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- Emphasizes that acts of torture or inhuman treatment are grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions of 1949, that acts of torture and cruel treatment in armed conflict are serious violations of international humanitarian law and in this regard constitute war crimes, that acts of torture can constitute crimes against humanity and that the perpetrators of all acts of torture must be prosecuted and punished, and in this regard notes the efforts of the International Criminal Court to end impunity by seeking to ensure accountability and punishment of perpetrators of such acts, in accordance with the Rome Statute, bearing in mind its principle of complementarity, and encourages States that have not yet done so to consider ratifying or acceding to the Rome Statute;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 2017, para. 3
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- Recalling that freedom from torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment is a non-derogable right under international law, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law, which must be respected and protected under all circumstances, including in times of international or internal armed conflict or disturbance or any other public emergency, that the absolute prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment is affirmed in relevant international instruments and that legal and procedural safeguards against such acts must not be subject to measures that would circumvent this right,
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2017
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Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 2017, para. 7
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- Urges States not to expel, return (“refouler”), extradite or in any other way transfer a person to another State where there are substantial grounds for believing that the person would be in danger of being subjected to torture, stresses the importance of effective legal and procedural safeguards in this regard, and recognizes that diplomatic assurances, where given, do not release States from their obligations under international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law, in particular the principle of non-refoulement;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2017
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Agriculture development, food security and nutrition 2017, para. 27
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- Expressing its concern that, according to the Global Report on Food Crises 2017, the number of people facing crisis-level food insecurity or worse has increased dramatically, up from almost 80 million in 2015 to 108 million in 2016 in countries affected by, inter alia, conflict, environmental factors, including natural disasters, and excessive food price volatility,
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Food & Nutrition
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2017
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Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 2017, para. 7
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- Noting that, under the Geneva Conventions of 1949, torture and inhuman treatment are a grave breach and that, under the statute of the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991, the statute of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and 31 December 1994 and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, acts of torture can constitute crimes against humanity and, when committed in a situation of armed conflict, constitute war crimes,
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2017
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The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation 2017, para. 15
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- Deeply concerned also about the lack of access to adequate water and sanitation services and its dramatic consequences for the overall health situation in humanitarian crises, including in times of conflict and natural disaster, acknowledging that people living in countries affected by conflict, violence and instability are four times as likely to lack basic drinking water and twice as likely to lack basic sanitation as people living in unaffected countries,
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Water & Sanitation
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2017
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Financing of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (2019), para. 20
- Original document
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- 14. Requests the Secretary-General to include, in the performance report of the Mission, detailed information on programmatic activities, including on how the implementation of those activities has contributed to implementing mission mandates;
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Field Year
- No value
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Financing of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (2001), para. 13
- Original document
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- 5. Expresses concern at the delay experienced by the Secretary-General in deploying and providing adequate resources to some recent peacekeeping missions, in particular those in Africa;
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Field Year
- No value
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International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development (2019), para. 069
- Original document
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- 29. Acknowledges that the recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction phase, which needs to be prepared ahead of a disaster, is a critical opportunity to “build back better”;
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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Emergency international assistance for peace, normalcy and reconstruction of war-stricken Afghanistan and the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security (2000), para. 13
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- Expressing its grave concern at persistent violations of human rights and at breaches of international humanitarian law in Afghanistan, as exemplified by reports of mass killings and atrocities committed by combatants against civilians and prisoners of war, including the finding in the report of the United Nations investigation team for Afghanistan, submitted by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, 1 that serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law took place in Afghanistan in 1997 and 1998,
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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The occupied Syrian Golan (2019), para. 10
- Original document
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- Reaffirming also the applicability of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, 3 to the occupied Syrian Golan,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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The human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic (2019), para. 59
- Original document
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- 41. Further expresses grave concern at the findings of the fact-finding mission of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in its report of 1 March 2019 that, on the basis of its evaluation and analysis of all the information gathered, there are reasonable grounds that a toxic chemical was used as a weapon in Duma on 7 April 2018, and that the toxic chemical was likely molecular chlorine;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (2013), para. 07
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- Recalling also that the proliferation of ballistic missiles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction, as recognized by the Security Council in its resolution 1540 (2004) of 28 April 2004 and subsequent resolutions, constitutes a threat to international peace and security,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Field Year
- No value
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Financing of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (2014), para. 38
- Original document
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- 28. Encourages the Secretary-General to continue to take additional measures to ensure the safety and security of all personnel participating in the Force under the auspices of the United Nations, bearing in mind paragraphs 5 and 6 of Security Council resolution 1502 (2003) of 26 August 2003;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Field Year
- No value
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Elimination of discrimination against women (2014), para. 34
- Original document
- Paragraph text
- 19. Calls upon all States to cooperate with and assist the Working Group in its task, to supply all necessary available information requested by it and to give serious consideration to responding favourably to its requests to visit their country to enable it to fulfil its mandate effectively;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
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International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development (2013), para. 39
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- 15. Also stresses, in this context, the importance of strengthening international cooperation, particularly through the effective use of multilateral mechanisms, in the timely provision of humanitarian assistance through all phases of a disaster, from relief and recovery to development, including the provision of adequate resources;
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations (2015), para. 88
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- 60. Requests the Secretary-General to report on actions taken to enable the United Nations to continue to strengthen its ability to recruit and deploy staff quickly, effectively and flexibly, to procure emergency relief materials and services rapidly, cost-effectively and locally, where applicable, and to quickly disburse funds in order to support Governments and United Nations country teams in the coordination of international humanitarian assistance;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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Ensuring accountability and justice for all violations of international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem (2018), para. 13
- Original document
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- Condemning all violations of human rights and of international humanitarian law, and appalled at the widespread and unprecedented levels of destruction, death and human suffering caused in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem,
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (2002), para. 18
- Original document
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- 8. Invites, therefore, all Governments and relevant international organizations to give appropriate consideration to the issue of natural disaster reduction in their preparations for the World Summit on Sustainable Development;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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Technical assistance and capacity-building for Yemen in the field of human rights (2016), para. 20
- Original document
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- 4. Calls upon the Government of Yemen to take further measures to protect civilians, and to ensure the continued efforts of effective investigation by the national commission, in order to, inter alia, end impunity;
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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The human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic (2017), para. 06
- Original document
- Paragraph text
- Condemning the grave deterioration of the human rights situation and the indiscriminate or deliberate targeting of civilians as such, in violation of international humanitarian law, and acts of violence that foment sectarian tensions,
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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Assistance for humanitarian relief and the economic and social rehabilitation of Somalia (2004), para. 22
- Original document
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- 11. Calls upon the international community to provide continuing and increased assistance in response to the United Nations 2004 Consolidated Inter- Agency Appeal for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction assistance for Somalia;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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Terrorism and human rights (2020), para. 35
- Original document
- Paragraph text
- 14. Also urges States to ensure, in accordance with their obligations under international law and national regulations, and whenever international humanitarian law is applicable, that counter-terrorism legislation and measures do not impede humanitarian and medical activities or engagement with all relevant actors as foreseen by international humanitarian law;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments (2019), para. 07
- Original document
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- Recalling the expression of deep concern by the 2010 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons at the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons, and its resolve to seek a __________________ safer world for all and to achieve the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons, 3
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
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Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel (2010), para. 26
- Original document
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- 3. Strongly urges all States to take the necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and United Nations and associated personnel and to respect and ensure respect for the inviolability of United Nations premises, which are essential to the continuation and successful implementation of United Nations operations;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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Humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation for Ethiopia (2006), para. 15
- Original document
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- 3. Also welcomes the efforts of the Government of Ethiopia, the international community and civil society, including non-governmental organizations, to strengthen mechanisms already in place to respond to such emergency situations, expresses appreciation of their endeavours to increase the availability of food through the procurement of local produce and to ensure access of households in need to food, health and water facilities, sanitation, seeds and veterinary services, and strongly encourages the Government of Ethiopia to continue such efforts;
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Food & Nutrition
- Humanitarian
- Water & Sanitation
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa (2012), para. 15
- Original document
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- Emphasizing the need to strengthen the capacity for conflict prevention and peacekeeping in Africa,
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
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International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development (2011), para. 07
- Original document
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- Emphasizing also the responsibility of all States to undertake disaster risk reduction, including through preparedness, as well as response and early recovery efforts, in order to minimize the impact of natural disasters, while recognizing the importance of international cooperation in support of the efforts of affected countries which may have limited capacities in this regard,
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
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International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development (2004), para. 04
- Original document
- Paragraph text
- Emphasizing that the affected State has the primary responsibility in the initiation, organization, coordination and implementation of humanitarian assistance within its territory, and in the facilitation of the work of humanitarian organizations in mitigating the consequences of natural disasters,
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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Establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the region of the Middle East (2015), para. 07
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- Bearing in mind the consensus reached by the General Assembly since its thirty-fifth session that the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the region of the Middle East would greatly enhance international peace and security,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Field Year
- No value
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