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Violence against women migrant workers (1995), para. 26 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | 15. Invites the World Summit for Social Development, the Fourth World Conference on Women: Action for Equality, Development and Peace and the Ninth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders to consider including in their respective programmes of action the subject of the traffic in women and girls, as well as youth; |
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Traffic in women and girls 1997, para. 5 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recalling the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development, which, inter alia, called upon Governments of both receiving countries and countries of origin to adopt effective sanctions against those who organize undocumented migration, exploit undocumented migrants or engage in trafficking in undocumented migrants, especially those who engage in any form of international traffic in women, youth and children, and called for Governments of countries of origin, where the activities of agents or other intermediaries in the migration process are legal, to regulate such activities in order to prevent abuses, especially exploitation, prostitution and coercive adoption, | Commission on the Status of Women | Resolution |
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Policies and programmes involving youth 2015, para. 14 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Emphasizes the importance of the impact of a fair globalization, and encourages Member States to take measures that minimize the negative effects of globalization and maximize its benefits, such as offering relevant education and training for young people in order that they may reach their full personal development, that enable their access to decent jobs and better employment opportunities, in order to meet the needs of changing labour markets, and that enable young migrants to enjoy their human rights; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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Protection of migrants 2015, para. 27 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizing the contributions of young migrants to countries of origin and destination, and in that regard encouraging States to consider the specific circumstances and needs of young migrants, | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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Protection of migrants 2014, para. 24 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizing the contributions of young migrants to countries of origin and destination, and in that regard encouraging States to consider the specific circumstances and needs of young migrants, | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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Policies and programmes involving youth 2013, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Calls upon Member States to consider, on a voluntary basis, the indicators proposed in the report of the Secretary-General for their selection and adaptation in monitoring and assessing the implementation of the World Programme of Action for Youth, giving particular attention to young women and marginalized groups, including indigenous youth, youth in rural areas, youth with disabilities and young migrants, taking into account the national social and economic circumstances in each country; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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Protection of migrants 2013, para. 23 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizing the contributions of young migrants to countries of origin and destination, and in that regard encouraging States to consider the specific circumstances and needs of young migrants, | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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Protection of migrants 2012, para. 25 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizing the contributions of young migrants to countries of origin and destination, and in that regard encouraging States to consider the specific circumstances and needs of young migrants, | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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Protection of migrants 2011, para. 22 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizing the contributions of young migrants to countries of origin and destination, and in that regard encouraging States to consider the specific circumstances and needs of young migrants, | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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Protection of migrants 2010, para. 22 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizing the contributions of young migrants to countries of origin and destination, and in that regard encouraging States to consider the specific circumstances and needs of young migrants, | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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Policies and programmes involving youth 2009, para. 7 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Welcoming also the youth-related initiatives of the Alliance of Civilizations, such as Silatech, a youth employment initiative launched by Qatar, the annual League of Arab States Youth Forum, whose third forum, on the theme “Youth and migration: a human-rights based approach”, was held in Assilah, Morocco, from 14 to 20 November 2009, and the inaugural Youth Olympic Games, to be held in Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010, the aim of which is to inspire young people around the world to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect, welcoming further the declaration of 2010 as the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures, and in this regard stressing the importance of increasing international youth interaction, | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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Policies and programmes involving youth: youth in the global economy: promoting youth participation in social and economic development 2007, para. 8(j) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Recognizes that while youth today are better placed than ever before to participate in and benefit from global development, many young people remain marginalized, disconnected or excluded from the opportunities that globalization offers, and in this regard calls upon Member States, with the support of the international community, as appropriate:] To consider expanding avenues for regular labour migration, taking into account labour market needs and demographic trends, recognizing the important nexus between migration and development and bearing in mind that young people account for a large number of those migrating; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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Traffic in women and girls 1997, para. 3e | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Also welcomes actions undertaken by Governments to implement the provisions on trafficking in women and girls contained in the Platform for Action of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action adopted by the World Conference on Human Rights, and calls upon Governments, particularly those of countries of origin, transit and destination, as well as regional and international organizations, as appropriate, to undertake immediate action or to strengthen efforts in their implementation by:] Developing educational and training programmes and policies and considering enacting legislation to prevent sex tourism and trafficking, giving special emphasis to the protection of young women and children; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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African Youth Charter 2006, para. undefined | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Every young person has the right to leave any country, including his/her own, and to return to his/her country. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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Convention relating to the Status of Refugees 1951, para. 1a | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 1. The Contracting States shall accord to refugees lawfully staying in their territory the same treatment as is accorded to nationals in respect of the following matters; (a) In so far as such matters are governed by laws or regulations or are subject to the control of administrative authorities: remuneration, including family allowances where these form part of remuneration, hours of work, overtime arrangements, holidays with pay, restrictions on work, minimum age of employment, apprenticeship and training, women's work and the work of young persons, and the enjoyment of the benefits of collective bargaining; | United Nations General Assembly | International treaty |
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Implementation of the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainabledevelopment in Africa (2013), para. 43 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | 24. Calls upon the United Nations system, and invites Member States, to assist African countries emerging from conflict, upon their request as appropriate, in their efforts to build national capacities, including through national security sector reform strategies, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants, the provision for the safe return of internally displaced persons and refugees, the launch of income-generation activities, particularly for youth and women, and the delivery of basic public services; |
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Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (2016), para. 75 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | 28. Notes with appreciation the positive contribution of the Agency’s microfinance and job creation programmes, encourages efforts to enhance the sustainability and benefits of microfinance services to a greater number of Palestine refugees, especially in view of the high unemployment rates affecting them, and youth in particular, welcomes the Agency’s efforts to streamline costs and increase microfinance services through internal reform efforts, and calls upon the Agency, in close cooperation with the relevant agencies, to continue to contribute to the development of the economic and social stability of the Palestine refugees in all fields of operation; |
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Promoting the Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience (2019), para. 09 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | Recognizing the important role of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the work of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations on intercultural dialogue, as well as their activities related to the culture of peace and non-violence, and in this context expressing its appreciation for their ongoing efforts in promoting a culture of peace through a number of practical projects in the areas of youth, education, media and migration, in collaboration with Governments, international organizations, foundations and civil society groups, as well as the media and the private sector, |
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Implementation of the Third United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2018–2027) (2020), para. 21 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | Recognizing the importance of supporting countries in their efforts to eradicate poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, and to promote the empowerment of the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including women, children and youth, indigenous peoples and local communities, older persons, persons with disabilities, migrants, refugees and internally displaced persons, |
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International migration and development (2011), para. 21 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | Recognizing the contributions of young migrants to countries of origin and destination, and in that regard encouraging States to consider the specific circumstances and needs of young migrants, |
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Pattern of conferences (2015), para. 145 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | 128. Notes with appreciation the positive experience with traineeships at Headquarters and at the United Nations Office at Vienna in training young professionals in and attracting them to the translation and interpretation services of the United Nations, while enhancing the pool of qualified language professionals in language combinations that are critical for succession-planning purposes, and requests the Secretary-General to develop the initiative further, to extend it to all duty stations and to report thereon to the General Assembly at its seventieth session; |
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New Urban Agenda (2017), para. 083 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | 57. We commit ourselves to promoting, as appropriate, full and productive employment, decent work for all and livelihood opportunities in cities and human settlements, with special attention to the needs and potential of women, youth, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and local communities, refugees, and internally displaced persons and migrants, particularly the poorest and those in vulnerable situations, and to promote non-discriminatory access to legal income- earning opportunities. |
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Policies and programmes involving youth (2010), para. 08 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | Welcoming also the youth-related initiatives of the Alliance of Civilizations, such as Silatech, a youth employment initiative launched by Qatar, the annual League of Arab States Youth Forum, whose third forum, on the theme “Youth and migration: a human-rights based approach”, was held in Assilah, Morocco, from 14 to 20 November 2009, and the inaugural Youth Olympic Games, to be held in Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010, the aim of which is to inspire young people around the world to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect, welcoming further the declaration of 2010 as the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures, and in this regard stressing the importance of increasing international youth interaction, |
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Draft outcome document of the high-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants (2016), para. 067 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | 57. We will consider facilitating opportunities for safe, orderly and regular migration, including, as appropriate, employment creation, labour mobility at all skills levels, circular migration, family reunification and education -related opportunities. We will pay particular attention to the application of minimum labour standards for migrant workers regardless of their status, as well as to recruitment and other migration-related costs, remittance flows, transfers of skills and knowledge and the creation of employment opportunities for young people. |
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United Nations University (2005), para. 08 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | 3. Expresses particular appreciation of the University’s support to scholars from developing countries and the countries with economies in transition, especially young scholars, through its capacity and network development activities; |
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Protection of migrants (2020), para. 30 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | Recognizing the positive contributions of young migrants to countries of origin and destination, and in that regard encouraging States to consider the specific circumstances and needs of young migrants, |
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Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic (2019), para. 50 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | 19. Reaffirms the Syrian authorities’ responsibility for the systematic use of enforced disappearances, takes note of the assessment of the Commission of Inquiry that the Syrian authorities’ use of enforced disappearances amounts to a crime against humanity, and condemns the targeted disappearances of young men and the exploitation of ceasefires as an opportunity to forcibly recruit and arbitrarily detain them; |
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Policies and programmes involving youth (2020), para. 05 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | Recalling that youth development is not only critical to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, but that it is also recognized in other development frameworks, including the Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development, 4 the Istanbul Declaration and the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2011−2020, 6 the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway, the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants, 8 the outcome of the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III), 9 the outcome of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons 10 and all relevant international instruments or commitments related to migrants and refugees, |
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Modalities for the intergovernmental negotiations of the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration (2017), para. 43 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | 20. Invites Member States to also take into consideration, in phase I, their perspectives with regard to the complex interrelationship between migration and sustainable development, as well as migration and all human rights, gender equali ty and the empowerment of women and girls, the needs of migrants in vulnerable situations, and perspectives involving migrant children and youth, including unaccompanied migrant children, in order to promote a comprehensive understanding of international cooperation and migration governance in all its dimensions; |
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Follow-up to the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace (2015), para. 15 | Feb 25, 2020 | Paragraph | Expressing its appreciation for the ongoing efforts of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations in promoting a culture of peace through a number of practical projects in the areas of youth, education, media and migrations, in collaboration with Governments, international organizations, foundations and civil society groups, as well as media and the private sector, |
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