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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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Promoting human rights through sport and the Olympic ideal, para. 21 | Sep 17, 2019 | Paragraph | human development, poverty alleviation, humanitarian assistance, health promotion, HIV and AIDS prevention, child and youth education, gender equality, peacebuilding and sustainable development, | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2018 | ||
Rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, para. 28 | Sep 17, 2019 | Paragraph | 6 (i) Ensuring protection of minorities, including minority youth, on an equal basis with all other civilians, taking into account their specific vulnerabilities during and after conflict; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2018 | ||
Civil society space 2016, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Reminds States of their obligation to respect and fully protect the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of all individuals, inter alia, the rights to freedom of expression and opinion and to assemble peacefully and associate freely, online as well as offline, including for persons espousing minority or dissenting views or beliefs, and that respect for all such rights, in relation to civil society, contributes to addressing and resolving challenges and issues that are important to society, such as addressing financial and economic crises, responding to public health crises, responding to humanitarian crises, including in the context of armed conflict, promoting the rule of law and accountability, achieving transitional justice goals, protecting the environment, realizing the right to development, empowering persons belonging to minorities and vulnerable groups, combating racism and racial discrimination, supporting crime prevention, countering corruption, promoting corporate social responsibility and accountability, combating human trafficking, empowering women and youth, promoting the rights of the child, advancing social justice and consumer protection, the realization of all human rights and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2016 | ||
The rights of the child 2008, para. 55f | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Calls upon States:] To encourage the involvement of young people in activities concerning the protection of children affected by armed conflict, including programmes for reconciliation, peace consolidation, peacebuilding and children-to-children networks; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2008 | ||
The rights of the child 2007, para. 41d | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Calls upon States:] To encourage the involvement of young people in activities concerning the protection of children affected by armed conflict, including programmes for reconciliation, peace consolidation, peacebuilding and children-to-children networks; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2007 | ||
Policies and programmes involving youth 2017, para. 22 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Urges Member States to take concerted action, in conformity with international law, to remove obstacles to the full realization of the rights of young people living under foreign occupation, colonial rule and in other areas of conflict or post-conflict situations in order to promote the achievement of the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
New York Declaration For Refugees and Migrants 2016, para. 82 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | We will support early childhood education for refugee children. We will also promote tertiary education, skills training and vocational education. In conflict and crisis situations, higher education serves as a powerful driver for change, shelters and protects a critical group of young men and women by maintaining their hopes for the future, fosters inclusion and non-discrimination and acts as a catalyst for the recovery and rebuilding of post-conflict countries. | United Nations General Assembly | Declaration / Confererence outcome document |
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| 2016 | ||
New York Declaration For Refugees and Migrants 2016, para. 81 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | We are determined to provide quality primary and secondary education in safe learning environments for all refugee children, and to do so within a few months of the initial displacement. We commit to providing host countries with support in this regard. Access to quality education, including for host communities, gives fundamental protection to children and youth in displacement contexts, particularly in situations of conflict and crisis. | United Nations General Assembly | Declaration / Confererence outcome document |
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| 2016 | ||
Conclusion on youth 2016, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Takes note of the contributions of youth through participatory approaches to protection and assistance programmes for themselves and their communities, noting that they are often overlooked in humanitarian situations as a group with specific needs based on their stage of life and development, and who have the potential to make important contributions; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2016 | ||
Conclusion on youth 2016, para. 4 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Noting that this conclusion applies to youth of concern to UNHCR, including refugees, asylum- seekers, stateless persons and returnees, as well as internally displaced people on the basis of specific requests from the Secretary-General and with the consent of the concerned State; and that UNHCR engages in activities in support of youth of its concern and in host communities, as appropriate; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2016 | ||
Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development 1994, para. 6.12 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | All countries must adopt collective measures to alleviate the suffering of children in armed conflicts and other disasters, and provide assistance for the rehabilitation of children who become victims of those conflicts and disasters. | International Conference on Population and Development | Declaration / Confererence outcome document |
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| 1994 | ||
Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action 1995, para. 146c | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [By Governments, international and regional intergovernmental institutions and non-governmental organizations:] Develop and disseminate research on the physical, psychological, economic and social effects of armed conflicts on women, particularly young women and girls, with a view to developing policies and programmes to address the consequences of conflicts; | Fourth World Conference on Women | Declaration / Confererence outcome document |
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| 1995 | ||
Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action 1995, para. 146a | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [By Governments, international and regional intergovernmental institutions and non-governmental organizations:] Promote peaceful conflict resolution and peace, reconciliation and tolerance through education, training, community actions and youth exchange programmes, in particular for young women; | Fourth World Conference on Women | Declaration / Confererence outcome document |
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| 1995 | ||
Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls 2014, para. 35 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The Commission expresses deep concern about the ongoing adverse impacts, particularly on development and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls, of the world financial and economic crisis, recognizing evidence of an uneven and fragile recovery, and cognizant that the global economy, notwithstanding significant efforts that helped contain tail risks, improve financial market conditions and sustain recovery, still remains in a challenging phase, with downside risks, inter alia, for women and girls, including high volatility in global markets, high unemployment, particularly among youth, indebtedness in some countries and widespread fiscal strains that pose challenges for global economic recovery and reflect the need for additional progress towards sustaining and rebalancing global demand, and stresses the need for continuing efforts to address systemic fragilities and imbalances and to reform and strengthen the international financial system while implementing the reforms agreed to date, and in respect of maintaining adequate levels of funding for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women. | Commission on the Status of Women | CSW Agreed Conclusions / Declaration |
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| 2014 | ||
Women and armed conflict 1998, para. f | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Actions to be taken by Governments, the international community and civil society, as appropriate:] Encourage and support the participation of young people in programmes, seminars and workshops on conflict resolution and human rights, negotiations for the peaceful settlement of disputes and the importance of a gender perspective in the promotion of a culture of peace, development and human rights of women; | Commission on the Status of Women | CSW Agreed Conclusions / Declaration |
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| 1998 | ||
Civil society space: creating and maintaining, in law and in practice, a safe and enabling environment 2013, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Reminds States of their obligation to respect and fully protect the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of all individuals, inter alia the rights to freedom of expression and opinion and to assemble peacefully and associate freely, online as well as offline, including for persons espousing minority or dissenting views or beliefs, and that respect for all such rights, in relation to civil society, contributes to addressing and resolving challenges and issues that are important to society, such as addressing financial and economic crises, responding to humanitarian crises, including armed conflict, promoting the rule of law and accountability, achieving transitional justice goals, protecting the environment, realizing the right to development, empowering persons belonging to minorities and vulnerable groups, combating racism and racial discrimination, supporting crime prevention, promoting corporate social responsibility and accountability, combating human trafficking, empowering women and youth, advancing social justice and consumer protection, and the realization of all human rights; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2013 | ||
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 2015, para. 36a (ii) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [When determining specific roles and responsibilities for stakeholders, and at the same time building on existing relevant international instruments, States should encourage the following actions on the part of all public and private stakeholders:] Civil society, volunteers, organized voluntary work organizations and community-based organizations to participate, in collaboration with public institutions, to, inter alia, provide specific knowledge and pragmatic guidance in the context of the development and implementation of normative frameworks, standards and plans for disaster risk reduction; engage in the implementation of local, national, regional and global plans and strategies; contribute to and support public awareness, a culture of prevention and education on disaster risk; and advocate for resilient communities and an inclusive and all-of-society disaster risk management that strengthen synergies across groups, as appropriate. On this point, it should be noted that: Children and youth are agents of change and should be given the space and modalities to contribute to disaster risk reduction, in accordance with legislation, national practice and educational curricula; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2015 | ||
Policies and programmes involving youth 2013, para. 13 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Calls upon Member States to take concrete measures to further assist youth in armed conflict situations, in accordance with the World Programme of Action for Youth, and encourages the involvement of young people, where appropriate, in activities concerning the protection of children and youth affected by armed conflict situations, including in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and post-conflict processes; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2013 | ||
Policies and programmes involving youth 2011, para. 7 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Urges Member States to promote the full and effective participation of young people and youth-led organizations in relevant decision-making processes, including in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, programmes and activities at all times, especially in times of crisis; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2011 | ||
The rights of the child 2002, para. V.26 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Calls upon Member States, the United Nations system and non- governmental organizations to encourage the involvement of young people in activities concerning the protection of children affected by armed conflict, including programmes for reconciliation, peace consolidation, peace-building and children-to- children networks; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2002 | ||
The rights of the child 2000, para. V.24 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Calls upon Member States, the United Nations system and non- governmental organizations to encourage the involvement of young people in activities concerning the protection of children affected by armed conflict, including programmes for reconciliation, peace consolidation, peace-building and children-to- children networks; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2000 | ||
Conclusion on refugees with disabilities and other persons with disabilities protected and assisted by UNHCR 2010, para. (g) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Encourages States, UNHCR and partners to enable children and youth with disabilities to access appropriate protection, assistance and education, and to ensure the inclusion of women and girls with disabilities, protected and assisted by UNHCR, in programmes to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence and other forms of exploitation; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2010 | ||
Adolescents and youth 2012, para. 12 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Urges all States to enact and enforce legislation to protect all adolescents and youth, including those in situations of armed conflict, natural disasters or humanitarian emergencies, from all forms of violence, including gender-based violence and sexual violence, trafficking in persons and involvement in criminal activities, and to provide social and health services, including sexual and reproductive health services, and complaint and reporting mechanisms for the redress of violations of their human rights; | Commission on Population and Development | Resolution |
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| 2012 | ||
The right to education in emergency situations 2010, para. 15 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Also urges Member States to provide quality education in emergency situations that is gender-sensitive, centred on learners, rights-based, protective, adaptable, inclusive, participatory and reflective of the specific living conditions of children and youth, and that pays due regard, as appropriate, to their linguistic and cultural identity, mindful that quality education can foster tolerance and mutual understanding and respect for the human rights of others; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2010 | ||
The rights of the child 1998, para. V.4 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Calls upon all States and other parties to armed conflicts to recognize the particular vulnerability of refugee and internally displaced children to the damaging effects of such conflicts, stresses the special vulnerability of child-headed households, and calls upon Governments and United Nations bodies to give these situations urgent attention, to enhance protection and assistance mechanisms and to involve women and youth in the design, delivery and monitoring of measures taken to this effect; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 1998 | ||
The rights of the child 1997, para. V.4 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Calls upon all States and other parties to armed conflicts to recognize the particular vulnerability of refugee and internally displaced children to the damaging effects of such conflicts, stresses the special vulnerability of child-headed households, and calls upon Governments and United Nations bodies to give these situations urgent attention, to enhance protection and assistance mechanisms and to involve women and youth in the design, delivery and monitoring of measures taken to this effect; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 1997 | ||
Policies and programmes involving youth 2017, para. 21 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizes all recent efforts to promote the youth and peace and security agenda, and calls upon Member States and relevant United Nations organs and entities to consider ways to increase the meaningful and inclusive participation of youth in conflict prevention and resolution, peacebuilding, post-conflict processes and humanitarian action, as well as to take concrete measures to further assist youth in armed conflict situations, in accordance with the World Programme of Action for Youth, and to encourage the involvement of youth, where appropriate, in activities concerning the protection of children and youth affected by armed conflict situations, and recognizes the importance of protecting schools and universities from military use in contravention of international humanitarian law; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 2017 | ||
Rights of the child 2000, para. 16a | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Calls upon all States:] And relevant bodies and organizations of the United Nations system, in particular the World Health Organization, to pay particular attention to the development of sustainable health systems and social services to ensure the effective prevention of diseases, malnutrition, disabilities and infant and child mortality, including through prenatal and postnatal health care, as well as the provision of necessary medical treatment and health care to all children, taking into consideration the special needs of young children, including prevention of common infectious diseases, the special needs of adolescents, including those relating to reproductive and sexual health and threats from substance abuse and violence, and the particular needs of children living in poverty, children in situations of armed conflict and in vulnerable groups; | United Nations Commission on Human Rights | Resolution |
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| 2000 | ||
Rights of the child 1998, para. 17c | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Calls upon all States:] And other parties to armed conflicts to recognize that refugee and internally displaced children are particularly exposed to the risks of injury, exploitation and death in connection with armed conflicts, such as being forcibly recruited or subjected to sexual violence, abuse or exploitation, stressing the special vulnerability of households headed by children, and calls upon Governments and United Nations bodies and organizations to give those situations urgent attention, enhancing protection and assistance mechanisms, with the participation of women and youth in the design, delivery and monitoring of measures to protect them; | United Nations Commission on Human Rights | Resolution |
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| 1998 | ||
Child, early and forced marriage in humanitarian settings 2017, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Calls upon States, with the participation of relevant stakeholders, including girls, women, religious and community leaders, civil society and human rights groups, humanitarian actors, men and boys, and youth organizations, to develop and implement holistic, comprehensive and coordinated responses, strategies and policies to prevent, respond to and eliminate child, early and forced marriage, including in humanitarian settings, and to support already married girls, adolescents and women, including through the strengthening of child protection systems, protection mechanisms, such as safe shelters, access to justice and legal remedies, and the sharing of best practices across borders, in full compliance with international human rights obligations and commitments; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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