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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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New York Declaration For Refugees and Migrants 2016, para. 12d | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [To ensure sustainable return and reintegration, States, United Nations organizations and relevant partners would:] Support efforts to foster reconciliation and dialogue, particularly with refugee communities and with the equal participation of women and youth, and to ensure respect for the rule of law at the national and local levels; | United Nations General Assembly | Declaration / Confererence outcome document |
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| 2016 | ||
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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| 2006 | ||
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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| 1951 | ||
African Youth Charter 2006, para. d | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | States Parties shall recognise the right of young people to live anywhere in the world. In this regard, they shall: d) Establish structures that encourage and assist the youth in the diaspora to return to and fully re-integrate into the social and economic life in Africa; | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2006 | ||
SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2013, para. 101 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Measures to address the structural causes of child recruitment must tackle social exclusion and provide children and youth with education and socioeconomic alternatives. At the national level, measures to reintegrate children must be systematically included in broader recovery and development strategies. The economic dimensions of preventing the recruitment of children and reintegrating them into society need to figure prominently in the peacebuilding, recovery and development agenda of international agencies and bilateral donors. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict | SRSG report |
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| 2013 | ||
Strengthening voluntary standards for businesses on preventing and combating trafficking in persons and labour exploitation, especially in supply chains 2017, para. 96 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Companies should establish a remediation plan in cooperation with the supplier and local and national authorities when a case of trafficking in persons is detected, in order to ensure that workers have effective access to remedies, including compensation, and to appropriate assistance. Any measure adopted should have a human rights-centred approach and be based on the rights of the trafficked person, whose participation in the determination of a solution for their case should be ensured throughout the process. Companies should ensure that, with regard to access to the grievance mechanism and the remediation plan, they consider the specific barriers faced by, and the vulnerabilities of, migrant workers, contract workers, young people and women. | Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children | Special Procedures' report |
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| 2017 | ||
SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2012, para. 71b | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [With regard to the prevention of the recruitment and use of children, the Special Representative calls upon relevant Member States:] To develop prevention strategies, including through the provision of formal and/or informal education services to children and young people, in addition to the establishment of job-creation and income-generation programmes; | Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict | SRSG report |
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| 2012 | ||
Vulnerabilities of children to sale, trafficking and other forms of exploitation in situations of
conflict and humanitarian crisis 2017, para. 83b | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [In terms of access to justice, prosecution and sanctions, States, in cooperation with United Nations agencies and programmes, international organizations, host countries and civil society organizations, should:] Ensure that legislation, policies, measures and practices guarantee child-sensitive due processes in all migration-related administrative and judicial proceedings affecting the rights of children or of their parents. All children, including those accompanied by parents or other legal guardians, must be treated as individual rights-holders, not criminals, their child-specific needs must be considered equally and individually and their views must be duly heard. They must have access to administrative and judicial remedies against decisions on their own situation or that of their parents that affect them in order to guarantee that all decisions are taken in their best interests. Children should be able to bring complaints beyond legal or court procedures at lower levels that should be easily accessible to them, such as those of child protection and youth institutions, schools or the ombudsperson, and they should be able to receive advice from professionals in a child-sensitive manner when their rights have been violated; | Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women | Special Procedures' report |
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| 2017 | ||
Internally displaced women: progress, challenges and the way ahead 2013, para. 76f | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Redouble efforts to prevent and respond effectively to SGBV at all stages of displacement, including by:] Increasing targeted support for young women and girls, including those with disabilities, at risk of or subjected to SGBV; | Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons
| Special Procedures' report |
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| 2013 | ||
Adolescents and youth 2012, para. 15 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Calls upon Member States to promote and protect effectively the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all migrants, especially young people, regardless of their migration status, and to address international migration through international, regional or bilateral cooperation and dialogue, and through a comprehensive and balanced approach, recognizing the roles and responsibilities of countries of origin, transit and destination in promoting and protecting the human rights of all migrants, especially young people, and to address the root causes of youth migration, while avoiding approaches that might aggravate their vulnerability; | Commission on Population and Development | Resolution |
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| 2012 | ||
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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| 2007 | ||
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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| 2015 | ||
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 | ||
Policies and programmes involving youth 2013, para. 12 | 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 to enable their access to decent jobs and better employment opportunities and 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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| 2013 | ||
Traffic in women and girls 1996, para. 3e | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Calls upon Governments of countries of origin, transit and destination and regional and international organizations, as appropriate, to implement the Platform for Action of the Fourth World Conference on Women by:] Developing educational and training programmes and policies and considering enacting legislation aimed at preventing sex tourism and trafficking, giving special emphasis to the protection of young women and children; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 1996 | ||
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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| 2013 | ||
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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| 1997 | ||
Traffic in women and girls 1998, para. 4e | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Also calls upon Governments of countries of origin, transit and destination and appropriate regional and international organizations to implement the Platform for Action of the Fourth World Conference on Women by:] Developing educational and training programmes and policies and considering enacting legislation aimed at preventing sex tourism and trafficking, giving special emphasis to the protection of young women and children; | United Nations Commission on Human Rights | Resolution |
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| 1998 | ||
Right to work, para. 28 | Sep 17, 2019 | Paragraph | 12. Expresses concern that, according to the report of the International Labour Organization World Employment Social Outlook: Trends 2018, many countries continue to report high rates of labour underutilization, with large shares of discouraged workers and growing incidence of involuntary part-time employment, affecting in large part young people; | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2018 | ||
Traffic in women and girls 1996, para. 1e | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Calls for the implementation of the Platform for Action of the Fourth World Conference on Women by Governments of countries of origin, transit and destination and regional and international organizations, as appropriate, by:] (e) Developing educational and training programmes and policies and considering enacting legislation aimed at preventing sex tourism and trafficking, giving special emphasis to the protection of young women and children; | Commission on the Status of Women | Resolution |
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| 1996 | ||
Conclusion on youth 2016, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Encourages UNHCR, States and relevant stakeholders to pursue ongoing engagement, consultation and activities with the active participation of youth of concern to UNHCR, including the Global Refugee Youth Consultations, as appropriate; | 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. 6c | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Acknowledges that UNHCR programmes are undertaken in accordance with its mandate and international refugee law, and calls on UNHCR, Member States and relevant actors, as appropriate, and with the consent of concerned States, and in accordance with their national law, to:] (c) Support the active participation and contributions of youth of concern to UNHCR, including in partnership with national youth structures, where available in hosting and receiving states, in planning, programming and achievement of solutions which benefit them; | 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. 6b | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Acknowledges that UNHCR programmes are undertaken in accordance with its mandate and international refugee law, and calls on UNHCR, Member States and relevant actors, as appropriate, and with the consent of concerned States, and in accordance with their national law, to:] (b) Address the needs and facilitate the contribution and participation of adolescent girls and young women as partners among UNHCR's youth of concern, with the active involvement of young men and adolescent boys; | 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. 6a | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Acknowledges that UNHCR programmes are undertaken in accordance with its mandate and international refugee law, and calls on UNHCR, Member States and relevant actors, as appropriate, and with the consent of concerned States, and in accordance with their national law, to:] (a) Increase support for and participation of youth of concern to UNHCR in programmes that foster leadership, including those that enable them to develop partnerships and networks at all levels; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2016 | ||
Violence against women migrant workers 1994, para. 15 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 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; | United Nations General Assembly | Resolution |
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| 1994 | ||
Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development 1994, para. 10.18 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Governments of both receiving countries and countries of origin should 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. Governments of countries of origin, where the activities of agents or other intermediaries in the migration process are legal, should regulate such activities in order to prevent abuses, especially exploitation, prostitution and coercive adoption. | International Conference on Population and Development | Declaration / Confererence outcome document |
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| 1994 | ||
The exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the workplace 2016, para. 84 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Encouraging examples of court engagement include the case of a young Togolese domestic worker held in forced labour, where the court found that the State had a duty to criminalize grave labour exploitation by private entities. In Norway, workers can take legal action in court when their rights are violated. Access to court is free and free legal aid is available to those below a certain income threshold. At Service Centres for Foreign Workers, relevant government departments work together to inform foreign nationals arriving in Norway for employment of their rights and help them to promptly process their applications. | Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association | Special Procedures' report |
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| 2016 | ||
Minority rights-based approaches to the protection and promotion of the rights of religious minorities 2013, para. 43 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | A full picture requires up-to-date disaggregated data, research by national statistical bodies, academia or civil society actors. This should be updated regularly in order to pick up on changes to birth rates, migration flows and patterns of belief. Research should be sophisticated enough to reveal the different situations of women, young people and others who may face particular challenges. It should include beliefs as well as religions. As a basic minimum standard, regular census surveys should include voluntary questions on religion that allow individuals to self-identify and that provide a valuable resource for deeper statistical analysis. | Special Rapporteur on minority issues | Special Procedures' report |
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| 2013 | ||
Child participation 2012, para. 35 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The third Mekong Youth Forum on Human Trafficking and Migration was held in Bangkok in October 2010, organized with the support of the Government of Thailand, Save the Children UK, World Vision International, the International Labour Organization and the United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking. It included children from Cambodia, China, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand and Viet Nam, some of whom were survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Under the auspices of the Forum, the children participated in national and regional consultations organized to evaluate existing activities focused on combating human trafficking and made recommendations for policy improvements, including in relation to the participation of young people and accountability of policymakers. The recommendations of the Forum were presented at an international meeting to review the progress of the third World Congress against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents, organized by ECPAT International and held in Bangkok in October 2010. | Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material | Special Procedures' report |
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| 2012 | ||
Prevention of trafficking in persons 2010, para. 43 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The provision of adequate information about migrants' rights, as well as practical advice on how to avoid risks during the migratory process and in destination countries, is also an integral aspect of promoting safe migration. While some Governments conduct pre-departure training programmes for prospective migrants, reports indicate that they often fall short of equipping prospective migrants with relevant knowledge about their rights or where to seek assistance when they encounter problems in destination countries. In this respect, some initiatives by non-governmental organizations provide useful lessons. A project aimed at promoting safe migration, implemented by an international non governmental organization in the Xishuangbanna Prefecture in China, is a good example of how a safe migration channel for children and young people has been created among the places of origin, transit and destination. In this project, the organization raises awareness of potential migrants in the place of origin (Manxixia) and nearby villages on the risks associated with migration and trafficking. The recruiters are registered and linked to the young people who are eligible for and interested in work. In the place of destination, the organization works with the community government of Liming and the youth league of Xishuangbanna Prefecture to raise migrants' awareness of the risks associated with migration, such as labour exploitation and trafficking. The community government also helps to mediate any labour disputes between migrants and their employers. In this manner, migrant children and youths are provided with a comprehensive pre- and post migration support and protection system. | Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children | Special Procedures' report |
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