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Title | Date added | Template | Original document | Paragraph text | Body | Document type | Thematics | Topic(s) | Person(s) affected | Year |
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Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights “Protocol of San Salvador” 1988, para. 3b | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 3. The States Parties hereby undertake to accord adequate protection to the family unit and in particular: b. To guarantee adequate nutrition for children at the nursing stage and during school attendance years; | Organization of American States | Regional treaty |
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| 1988 | ||
Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights “Protocol of San Salvador” 1988, para. 3d | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 3. The States Parties hereby undertake to accord adequate protection to the family unit and in particular: d. To undertake special programs of family training so as to help create a stable and positive environment in which children will receive and develop the values of understanding, solidarity, respect and responsibility. | Organization of American States | Regional treaty |
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| 1988 | ||
Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights “Protocol of San Salvador” 1988, para. 4 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 4. In conformity with the domestic legislation of the States Parties, parents should have the right to select the type of education to be given to their children, provided that it conforms to the principles set forth above. | Organization of American States | Regional treaty |
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| 1988 | ||
Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights “Protocol of San Salvador” 1988, para. f | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to: f. The prohibition of night work or unhealthy or dangerous working conditions and, in general, of all work which jeopardizes health, safety, or morals, for persons under 18 years of age. As regards minors under the age of 16, the work day shall be subordinated to the provisions regarding compulsory education and in no case shall work constitute an impediment to school attendance or a limitation on benefiting from education received; | Organization of American States | Regional treaty |
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| 1988 | ||
Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights “Protocol of San Salvador” 1988, para. undefined | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Every child, whatever his parentage, has the right to the protection that his status as a minor requires from his family, society and the State. Every child has the right to grow under the protection and responsibility of his parents; save in exceptional, judicially-recognized circumstances, a child of young age ought not to be separated from his mother. Every child has the right to free and compulsory education, at least in the elementary phase, and to continue his training at higher levels of the educational system. | Organization of American States | Regional treaty |
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| 1988 | ||
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The State shall ensure the elimination of every discrimination against women and also ensure the protection of the rights of women and the child as stipulated in international declarations and conventions. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1981 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Every child accused or found guilty of having infringed penal law shall have the right to special treatment in a manner consistent with the child’s sense of dignity and worth and which reinforces the child’s respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of others. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The members of the Committee shall be elected for a term of five years and may not be re-elected; however, the term of four of the members elected at the first election shall expire after two years and the term of six others, after four years. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The Committee shall establish its own Rules of Procedure. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Every child who is mentally or physically disabled shall have the right to special measures of protection in keeping with his physical and moral needs and under conditions which ensure his dignity, promote his self-reliance and active participation in the community. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties to the present Charter shall take specific legislative, administrative, social and educational measures to protect the child from all forms of torture, inhuman or degrading treatment and especially physical or mental injury or abuse, neglect or maltreatment including sexual abuse, while in the care of the child. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Every child shall have the right to enjoy the best attainable state of physical, mental and spiritual health. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties to the present Charter shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that a child who is seeking refugee status or who is considered a refugee in accordance with applicable international or domestic law shall, whether unaccompanied or accompanied by parents, legal guardians or close relatives, receive appropriate protection and humanitarian assistance in the enjoyment of the rights set out in this Charter and other international human rights and humanitarian instruments to which the States are Parties. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties shall recognize the right of the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The Committee may receive communication, from any person, group or non-governmental organization recognized by the Organization of African Unity, by a Member State, or the United Nations relating to any matter covered by this Charter. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively undertake to accord the highest priority to the special needs of children living under Apartheid and in States subject to military destabilization by the Apartheid regime. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Every child shall be entitled to the enjoyment of parental care and protection and shall, whenever possible, have the right to reside with his or her parents. No child shall be separated from his/her parents against his/her will, except when a judicial authority determines in accordance with the appropriate law, that such separation is in the best interest of the child. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The family shall be the natural unit and basis of society. It shall enjoy the protection and support of the State for its establishment and development. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Any child who is permanently or temporarily deprived of his family environment for any reason shall be entitled to special protection and assistance; | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties to this Charter shall undertake to respect and ensure respect for rules of international humanitarian law applicable in armed conflicts which affect the child. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The Committee shall consist of 11 members of high moral standing, integrity, impartiality and competence in matters of the rights and welfare of the child. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Every child shall be protected from all forms of economic exploitation and from performing any work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with the child’s physical, mental, spiritual, moral, or social development. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1a | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Parents or other persons responsible for the child shall have the primary responsibility for the upbringing and development the child and shall have the duty: to ensure that the best interests of the child are their basic concern at all times; | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1a | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties to the present Charter shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate harmful social and cultural practices affecting the welfare, dignity, normal growth and development of the child and in particular: those customs and practices prejudicial to the health or life of the child; and | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1a | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to protect the child from all forms of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse and shall in particular take measures to prevent: the inducement, coercion or encouragement of a child to engage in any sexual activity; | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1a | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to provide special treatment to expectant mothers and to mothers of infants and young children who have been accused or found guilty of infringing the penal law and shall in particular: ensure that a non-custodial sentence will always be first considered when sentencing such mothers; | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1b | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to protect the child from all forms of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse and shall in particular take measures to prevent: the use of children in prostitution or other sexual practices; | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1b | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Every State Party to the present Charter shall undertake to submit to the Committee through the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity, reports on the measures they have adopted which give effect to the provisions of this Charter and on the progress made in the enjoyment of these rights: and thereafter, every three years. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1b | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Parents or other persons responsible for the child shall have the primary responsibility for the upbringing and development the child and shall have the duty: to secure, within their abilities and financial capacities, conditions of living necessary to the child’s development; and | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 | ||
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1b | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties to the present Charter shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate harmful social and cultural practices affecting the welfare, dignity, normal growth and development of the child and in particular: those customs and practices discriminatory to the child on the grounds of sex or other status. | Organization of African Unity | Regional treaty |
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| 1990 |