Key Human Rights Documents

Summary

Magna Carta 1215 established rights like fair trial and protection from unlawful imprisonment. The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 prohibits racial discrimination and promotes equality. The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 prohibits discrimination based on sex and promotes equal opportunity. The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ensures equal access for people with disabilities. The UN Charter Articles 2.1, 2.4, and 2.7 emphasize state sovereignty, prohibition of force, and non-interference. The UN and its agencies, like UNHCR, promote peace, security, and refugee protection.

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• Rights of states (sovereignty, equality, political independence and territorial integrity), including Articles *.*, *.* and *.* of the United Nations Charter
The rights of states under the United Nations Charter are outlined in Articles *.*, *.*, and *.*. These articles emphasize:
- Article *.*: Sovereign equality of all its Members.
- Article *.*: Prohibition of threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.
- Article *.*: Non-interference in the internal affairs of states.
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Role of the UN, its agencies and other organisations, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
The role of the UN, its agencies, and other organizations, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), involves:
- UN: Promotes international peace, security, and cooperation.
- UNHCR: Protects and supports refugees, ensuring they have the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge.
- Other Agencies: Specialized agencies address various global issues like health (WHO), food security (FAO), and labor standards (ILO).
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Describe the main features of principal treaties, including the: • Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees * and the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees * • International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination * (ICERD) • Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women * (CEDAW) • Convention on the Rights of the Child *
Sure, here are the main features of the principal treaties you mentioned:
- Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees * and the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees *:
- Defines who is a refugee.
- Outlines the rights of refugees.
- Obligates states to provide protection and non-refoulement (not sending refugees back to danger).
- International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination * (ICERD):
- Prohibits racial discrimination.
- Promotes equality and non-discrimination in civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights.
- Establishes mechanisms for monitoring and reporting compliance.
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women * (CEDAW):
- Prohibits discrimination against women.
- Promotes equal rights in political and public life, education, employment, and health.
- Requires states to eliminate prejudices and practices based on gender stereotypes.
- Convention on the Rights of the Child *:
- Recognizes the rights of children to survival, development, and protection.
- Ensures the rightto education, healthcare, and participation in social and cultural activities.
- Requires states to consider the best interests of the child in all actions.
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