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Effects of atomic radiation (2007), para. 18
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- 10. Welcomes, in this context, the readiness of Member States to provide the Scientific Committee with relevant information on the effects of ionizing radiation in affected areas, and invites the Scientific Committee to analyse and give due consideration to such information, particularly in the light of its own findings;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Access to medicines and vaccines in the context of the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical andmental health (2019), para. 26
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- Concerned at the lack of access to quality, safe, effective and affordable medicines for children in appropriate dosage forms, and at problems in the rational use of children’s medicines in many countries, and that, globally, children aged under 5 years still do not have secure access to medicines for the treatment of communicable and non-communicable diseases, including rare diseases,
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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International cooperation against the world drug problem (2002), para. 36
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- 7. Renews its commitment to further strengthening international cooperation and substantially increasing efforts to counter the world drug problem, in accordance with the obligations of States under the United Nations drug control conventions, on the basis of the general framework given by the outcome of the special session, and taking into account experience gained;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Second United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2008–2017) (2016), para. 24
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- Recognizing the importance of supporting countries in their efforts to eradicate poverty and promote the empowerment of the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including women, children and youth, indigenous peoples, older persons, persons with disabilities, migrants, refugees and internally displaced persons,
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Movement
- Poverty
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Ethnic minorities
- Persons on the move
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Youth
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Global health and foreign policy: an inclusive approach to strengthening health systems (2020), para. 14
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- Reaffirming the commitment to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development 10 and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Rights of the child (2014), para. 117
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- (i) To contribute to the prevention and elimination of the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography by adopting a holistic approach, addressing the contributing factors, including underdevelopment, poverty, economic disparities, inequitable socioeconomic structures, dysfunctional families, lack of education, urban-rural migration, gender discrimination, criminal or irresponsible adult sexual behaviour, child sex tourism, organized crime, armed conflicts and trafficking in children;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Health
- Poverty
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Families
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Consolidating gains and accelerating efforts to control and eliminate malaria in developing countries,particularly in Africa, by 2015 (2011), para. 35
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- 19. Recognizes the importance of the development of safe and cost-effective vaccines and new medicines to prevent and treat malaria and the need for further and accelerated research, including into safe, effective and high-quality therapies, using rigorous standards, including by providing support to the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases 9 and through effective global partnerships, such as the various malaria vaccine initiatives and the Medicines for Malaria Venture, where necessary stimulated by new incentives to secure their development and through effective and timely support towards pre-qualification of new antimalarials and their combinations;
- Topic(s)
- Health
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Cooperation between the United Nations and the Caribbean Community (2011), para. 04
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- Bearing in mind also, in this regard, the cooperation activities undertaken by the United Nations and the Caribbean Community in fields related to the prevention and eradication of the illicit trade in narcotic drugs, small arms and light weapons, the safety and management of stockpiles and the destruction of surplus weapons and ammunition, the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the prohibition and restriction of the use of certain conventional weapons,
- Topic(s)
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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International cooperation against the world drug problem (2004), para. 51
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- 3. Encourages the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, as the global coordinating body in international drug control and as the governing body of the United Nations International Drug Control Programme, and the International Narcotics Control Board to continue their useful work on the control of precursors and other chemicals used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing (2019), para. 46
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- 30. Urges Member States to develop, implement and evaluate policies and programmes that promote healthy and active ageing and the highest attainable standard of health and well-being for older persons and to develop health care for older persons as part of primary care in the existing health systems;
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- Older persons
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Follow-up to the outcome of the twenty-sixth special session: implementation of the Declaration ofCommitment on HIV/AIDS (2004), para. 38
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- (ii) Expanding access to treatment, in a progressive and sustainable manner, including the prevention and treatment of opportunistic diseases and the effective use of antiretroviral medication;
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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The right to development (2020), para. 28
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- Recognizing that extreme poverty and hunger are among the greatest global threats and require the collective commitment of the international community for their eradication, pursuant to Millennium Development Goal 1 and Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2, and therefore calling upon the international community, including the Human Rights Council, to contribute towards achieving that goal,
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Poverty
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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International cooperation to address and counter the world drug problem (2018), para. 041
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- 7. Encourages Member States to enhance North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation, in cooperation with the international development community and other key stakeholders, in order to effectively address and counter the world drug problem;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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–2010: Decade to Roll Back Malaria in Developing Countries, Particularly in Africa (2010), para. 03
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- Recalling also its resolution 63/234 of 22 December 2008 and all previous resolutions concerning the struggle against malaria in developing countries, particularly in Africa,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Access to medicines in the context of the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health (2013), para. 11
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- Concerned also that the increasing incidence of non-communicable diseases constitutes a heavy burden on society, with serious social and economic consequences, which represent a leading threat to human health and development, and recognizing the urgent need for further measures at the global, regional and national levels to prevent and control such diseases in order to contribute to the full realization of the right of everyone to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health,
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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The causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (1998), para. 11
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- Expressing concern about the serious impact of such socio-economic problems and challenges as increasing poverty, the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome pandemic, and barriers that perpetuate discrimination against women and girls,
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Poverty
- Person(s) affected
- Girls
- Women
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Policies and programmes involving youth (2020), para. 34
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- 9. Reiterates that the eradication of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, in particular as they affect children and youth, is crucial for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, recalls the commitment to eradicate poverty in all its forms and dimensions and promote sustained economic growth, sustainable development and global prosperity for all, including the strengthening of international cooperation through the fulfilment of all official development assistance commitments and the transfer of appropriate technology and capacity-building with regard to youth, and the need for urgent action on all sides, including more ambitious national development strategies, efforts and investment in youth, backed by increased international support and, inter alia, by providing youth with a nurturing environment for the full realization of their human rights and capabilities, in order to realize the opportunity of the demographic dividend offered by the largest number of young people ever in the history of humankind, and calls for the increased participation of youth, youth-led and youth-focused organizations and other relevant civil society organizations in the development of such national development strategies;
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Food & Nutrition
- Health
- Poverty
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Youth
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Terrorism and human rights (2020), para. 35
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- 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
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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International cooperation to address and counter the world drug problem (2018), para. 116
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- 80. Also requests the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, in close cooperation with Member States and pertinent United Nations entities, intergovernmental and regional organizations and, when appropriate, the scientific community and civil society, to continue to support Member States, upon request, in strengthening their capacity to develop their reporting mechanisms, including by identifying gaps in the current drug statistics and by exploring possibilities to strengthen existing data-collection and analysis tools at the national level;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Follow-up to the International Year of Older Pe rsons: a society for all ages (2000), para. 04
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- Recalling further its resolution 53/109 of 9 December 1998 and previous resolutions on ageing and the International Year of Older Persons,
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- Older persons
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Assistance for humanitarian relief, rehabilitation and development for East Timor (2002), para. 23
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- 12. Welcomes the ongoing reopening of schools, the supply and distribution of educational materials, and teacher training, while emphasizing the need for capacity-building, particularly in the area of secondary and higher education, and for continued attention to the rehabilitation needs, including psychosocial support, of children affected by the violence;
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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United Nations Literacy Decade: education for all (2005), para. 13
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- 4. Urges all Governments to take the lead in coordinating the activities of the Decade at the national level, bringing all relevant national actors together in a sustained dialogue and collaborative action on policy formulation, implementation and evaluation of literacy efforts;
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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The effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights (2013), para. 40
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- 27. Requests the Independent Expert to continue to explore the interlinkages with trade and other issues, including HIV/AIDS, when examining the impact of structural adjustment and foreign debt, and also to contribute, as appropriate, to the process entrusted with the follow-up to the International Conference on Financing for Development with a view to bringing to its attention the issue of the effects of structural adjustment and foreign debt on the enjoyment of human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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International cooperation against the world drug problem (2000), para. 105
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- (c) National action. Developing and implementing specific demand reduction activities at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of prevention that meet the needs of various target groups and that are integrated into the health, education and other related sectors;
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Special session of the General Assembly on the world drug problem to be held in 2016 (2015), para. 07
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- 6. Also decides that the special session on the world drug problem in 2016 shall have an inclusive preparatory process that includes extensive substantive consultations, allowing organs, entities and specialized agencies of the United Nations system, relevant international and regional organizations, civil society and other relevant stakeholders to fully contribute to the process, in accordance with the relevant rules of procedure and established practice;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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International cooperation against the world drug problem (2001), para. 04
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- Gravely concerned that, despite continued increased efforts by States, relevant international organizations, civil society and non-governmental organizations, the drug problem is still a challenge of a global dimension, which constitutes a serious threat to the health, safety and well-being of all mankind, in particular young people, in all countries, undermines development, including efforts to reduce poverty, socio-economic and political stability and democratic institutions, entails an increasing economic cost for Governments, also threatens the national security and sovereignty of States, as well as the dignity and hope of millions of people and their families, and causes irreparable loss of human lives,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- Youth
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Preventive action and intensification of the struggle against malaria in developing countries, particularly in Africa (1995), para. 10
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- 1. Endorses the new Global Malaria Control Strategy of the World Health Organization, 2/ endorsed in 1992 by the Ministerial Conference on Malaria, held at Amsterdam, which aims to prevent mortality and reduce morbidity as well as social and economic losses due to malaria;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Global health and foreign policy: addressing the health of the most vulnerable for an inclusive society (2018), para. 49
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- 16. Urges Member States to develop, implement and evaluate policies and programmes that promote healthy and active ageing and the highest attainable standard of health and well-being for older persons, and to develop health care for older persons as part of primary care in the existing national health systems;
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- Older persons
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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International cooperation against the world drug problem (2005), para. 08
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- Concerned by the increase in the abuse of illicit drugs among children, including adolescents, and young people,
- Topic(s)
- Health
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Adolescents
- Children
- Youth
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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The right to food (2006), para. 21
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- 8. Acknowledges that many indigenous organizations and representatives of indigenous communities have expressed in different forums their deep concerns over the obstacles and challenges for their full enjoyment of the right to food, and calls upon States to take special actions to combat the root causes of the disproportionately high level of hunger and malnutrition among indigenous peoples and the continuous discrimination against them;
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Food & Nutrition
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- Ethnic minorities
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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