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Women and Men in the ESCAP Region

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: October 1999 )

The need for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has, for some time, been voiced in various global and regional forums. This publication will be extremely helpful to...

The need for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has, for some time, been voiced in various global and regional forums. This publication will be extremely helpful to...


Socio-Economic Profile of SAARC Countries

A Statistical Analysis

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: September 1999 )

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) constitutes the most recent and successful attempt at forming a grouping of countries of South Asia for greater regional cooperation. This...

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) constitutes the most recent and successful attempt at forming a grouping of countries of South Asia for greater regional cooperation. This...


Women in Bangladesh

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: September 1999 )

Focusing on Bangladesh, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.

Focusing on Bangladesh, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.


Women in the Philippines

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: September 1999 )

Focusing on the Philippines, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.

Focusing on the Philippines, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.


Women in Nepal

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: August 1999 )

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Nepal, this publication presents...

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Nepal, this publication presents...


Women in Thailand

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: August 1999 )

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Thailand, this publication presents...

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Thailand, this publication presents...


Women in Vanuatu

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: September 1999 )

Focusing on Vanuatu, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.

Focusing on Vanuatu, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.


Women in the Solomon Islands

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: August 1999 )

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on the Solomon Islands, this...

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on the Solomon Islands, this...


Women in the Republic of Korea

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: October 1999 )

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on the Republic of Korea, this...

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on the Republic of Korea, this...


Women in Japan

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: October 1999 )

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Japan, this publication presents...

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Japan, this publication presents...


Study on the Rights of Persons Belonging to Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: December 1991 )

For the first time in thirty years, the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, presents a special report on this subject. Focusing on Article 27 of the...

For the first time in thirty years, the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, presents a special report on this subject. Focusing on Article 27 of the...


Status of the Individual and Contemporary International Law

Promotion, Protection and Restoration of Human Rights at National, Regional and International...

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: June 1992 )

'The individual is a bearer of international rights and responsibilities', states this study. It is hoped that this study will contribute to new developments concerning the status of the individual in...

'The individual is a bearer of international rights and responsibilities', states this study. It is hoped that this study will contribute to new developments concerning the status of the individual in...


Human Rights and Disabled Persons

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: August 1993 )

A thorough international study on the relationship between human rights and disability, this publication's main sources have been relevant international instruments and reports by governments, NGOs...

A thorough international study on the relationship between human rights and disability, this publication's main sources have been relevant international instruments and reports by governments, NGOs...


Right to Adequate Food as a Human Right

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: January 1989 )

Focusing on the basic premise that everyone has a right to food, this book presents the views of an international group of scholars on the economic, social and legal implications of this vitally...

Focusing on the basic premise that everyone has a right to food, this book presents the views of an international group of scholars on the economic, social and legal implications of this vitally...


Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: August 1990 )

This report includes information on manifestations of intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief in the contemporary world and attempts to identify the causes of these manifestations...

This report includes information on manifestations of intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief in the contemporary world and attempts to identify the causes of these manifestations...


Freedom of the Individual Under Law

A Study on Individual's Duties to the Community and the Limitations on Human Rights and Freedoms...

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: September 1990 )

The present study should be considered as a contribution to the freedom of the individual under the law. The meaning of the concept 'Freedom under Law' is that whenever there is any conflict between...

The present study should be considered as a contribution to the freedom of the individual under the law. The meaning of the concept 'Freedom under Law' is that whenever there is any conflict between...


Right to Adequate Housing, The

Report of the Special Rapporteur

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: August 1996 )

A new and timely publication made all the more urgent by the enormity by the global housing crisis, with inadequate housing threatening the health, safety and dignity of so many. An invaluable...

A new and timely publication made all the more urgent by the enormity by the global housing crisis, with inadequate housing threatening the health, safety and dignity of so many. An invaluable...


Sexual Exploitation of Children

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: December 1996 )

A new and significant study in this important series of publications on human rights. Sexual exploitation of children is unquestionably a breach of human rights and this invaluable book shows how...

A new and significant study in this important series of publications on human rights. Sexual exploitation of children is unquestionably a breach of human rights and this invaluable book shows how...


Internally Displaced Persons

Compilation and Analysis of Legal Norms

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: February 1999 )

This publication consolidates the various provisions of international law relevant to internally displaced persons. It examines the guiding definitions and context of these laws and details the...

This publication consolidates the various provisions of international law relevant to internally displaced persons. It examines the guiding definitions and context of these laws and details the...


Protection of the Heritage of Indigenous People

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: November 1997 )

For indigenous peoples the world over, the protection of cultural and intellectual property has taken on growing importance and urgency. This publication provides a basis for appropriate standard...

For indigenous peoples the world over, the protection of cultural and intellectual property has taken on growing importance and urgency. This publication provides a basis for appropriate standard...