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Reporting Under the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons From Enforced...

Part I – Manual

Series: Professional Training Series in Human Rights
( Print: May 2022, PDF: May 2022 )

This Training Guide seeks to assist States parties in meeting their obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the rights enshrined in the Convention for the Protection of all Persons against Enforced...

This Training Guide seeks to assist States parties in meeting their obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the rights enshrined in the Convention for the Protection of all Persons against Enforced...


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United Nations Human Rights Guidance on Less-Lethal Weapons in Law Enforcement

( Print: September 2020, PDF: September 2020 )

After setting forth general principles on use of force, the guidance discusses international norms and standards on the use of less lethal weapons in a scenario-based, weapon-specific manner with a...

After setting forth general principles on use of force, the guidance discusses international norms and standards on the use of less lethal weapons in a scenario-based, weapon-specific manner with a...


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Orientaciones de las Naciones Unidas en materia de derechos humanos sobre el empleo de armas menos...

( PDF: August 2021 )

Después de establecer los principios generales sobre el uso de la fuerza, la guía analiza las normas y estándares internacionales sobre el uso de armas menos letales de una manera específica de armas...

Después de establecer los principios generales sobre el uso de la fuerza, la guía analiza las normas y estándares internacionales sobre el uso de armas menos letales de una manera específica de armas...


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Lignes directrices des Nations Unies sur les droits de l'homme portant sur l'utilisation des armes à...

( PDF: April 2021 )

Après avoir énoncé des principes généraux sur le recours à la force, les orientations examinent les normes et règles internationales relatives à l'utilisation d'armes moins létales selon des scénarios...

Après avoir énoncé des principes généraux sur le recours à la force, les orientations examinent les normes et règles internationales relatives à l'utilisation d'armes moins létales selon des scénarios...


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United Nations Human Rights Guidance on Less-Lethal Weapons in Law Enforcement (Russian language)

( PDF: April 2021 )

After setting forth general principles on use of force, the guidance discusses international norms and standards on the use of less lethal weapons in a scenario-based, weapon-specific manner with a...

After setting forth general principles on use of force, the guidance discusses international norms and standards on the use of less lethal weapons in a scenario-based, weapon-specific manner with a...


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United Nations Human Rights Guidance on Less-Lethal Weapons in Law Enforcement (Chinese language)

( PDF: April 2021 )

After setting forth general principles on use of force, the guidance discusses international norms and standards on the use of less lethal weapons in a scenario-based, weapon-specific manner with a...

After setting forth general principles on use of force, the guidance discusses international norms and standards on the use of less lethal weapons in a scenario-based, weapon-specific manner with a...


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Handbook on Gender-responsive Police Services for Women and Girls Subject to Violence

( PDF: July 2021 )

Under the framework of the UN Joint Global Programme on Essential Services, UN Women, together with UNODC and the IAWP, developed this handbook on gender-responsive police services to address the need...

Under the framework of the UN Joint Global Programme on Essential Services, UN Women, together with UNODC and the IAWP, developed this handbook on gender-responsive police services to address the need...


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United Nations Disarmament Yearbook 2020: Part II

Series: United Nations Disarmament Yearbook
( Print: November 2021, PDF: December 2021 )

This publication summarizes developments and trends in 2020 on key issues of multilateral consideration at the international and regional levels. The yearbook reviews the activity of the General...

This publication summarizes developments and trends in 2020 on key issues of multilateral consideration at the international and regional levels. The yearbook reviews the activity of the General...


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Securing Our Common Future

An Agenda for Disarmament

( Print: July 2018, PDF: March 2018 )

The Secretary-General announced on 24 May 2018 his Agenda for Disarmament, which outlines a set of practical measures across the entire range of disarmament issues, including weapons of mass...

The Secretary-General announced on 24 May 2018 his Agenda for Disarmament, which outlines a set of practical measures across the entire range of disarmament issues, including weapons of mass...


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Becoming a Party to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

Becoming a Party to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced...

Practical Guide

Series: Professional Training Series in Human Rights
( Print: October 2023, PDF: October 2023 )

This practical guide aims to promote the universal ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and to assist States as they move towards...

This practical guide aims to promote the universal ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and to assist States as they move towards...


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Devenir État partie à la Convention internationale pour la protection de toutes les personnes contre les disparitions forcées

Devenir État partie à la Convention internationale pour la protection de toutes les personnes contre...

Guide pratique

Series: Série sur la Formation Professionnelle
( PDF: January 2024 )

Ce guide pratique vise à promouvoir la ratification universelle de la Convention internationale pour la protection de toutes les personnes contre les disparitions forcées et à aider les États dans...

Ce guide pratique vise à promouvoir la ratification universelle de la Convention internationale pour la protection de toutes les personnes contre les disparitions forcées et à aider les États dans...


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Convertirse en Estado parte de la Convención Internacional para la protección de todas las personas contra las desapariciones forzadas

Convertirse en Estado parte de la Convención Internacional para la protección de todas las personas...

Guía práctica

Series: Serie de Capacitación Profesional
( PDF: December 2023 )

Esta guía práctica tiene como objetivo promover la ratificación universal de la Convención Internacional para la protección de todas las personas contra las desapariciones forzadas y ayudar a los...

Esta guía práctica tiene como objetivo promover la ratificación universal de la Convención Internacional para la protección de todas las personas contra las desapariciones forzadas y ayudar a los...


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Handbook on Effective Police Responses to Violence against Women

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( Print: May 2010, PDF: December 2011 )

Violence against women is a global issue of pandemic proportions, which has an impact on all societies. This Handbook is designed to assist and guide police officers in the prevention of, and response...

Violence against women is a global issue of pandemic proportions, which has an impact on all societies. This Handbook is designed to assist and guide police officers in the prevention of, and response...


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Review of the Sexual Violence Elements of the Judgements of the International Criminal Tribunal for...

( Print: October 2010, PDF: December 2010 )

The aim of this review is to identify the sexual violence elements of the jurisprudence of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the International Criminal Tribunal for...

The aim of this review is to identify the sexual violence elements of the jurisprudence of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the International Criminal Tribunal for...


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State of World Population 2010 (Arabic language)

From Conflict and Crisis to Renewal - Generations of Change


Series: State of World Population (Arabic language)
( PDF: December 2010 )

In 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1325, recognizing the vulnerability of women and girls to violence during and after armed conflict, and the absence (or low level) of...

In 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1325, recognizing the vulnerability of women and girls to violence during and after armed conflict, and the absence (or low level) of...


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State of World Population 2010 (Russian language)

From Conflict and Crisis to Renewal - Generations of Change


Series: State of World Population (Russian language)
( PDF: December 2010 )

In 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1325, recognizing the vulnerability of women and girls to violence during and after armed conflict, and the absence (or low level) of...

In 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1325, recognizing the vulnerability of women and girls to violence during and after armed conflict, and the absence (or low level) of...


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Preventing Violence Against Women in Elections

A Programming Guide

( Print: October 2019, PDF: October 2019 )

This Guide highlights the often-shocking examples of VAWE around the world, and showcases the innovative prevention and response measures being tested. It is intended for those best positioned to act...

This Guide highlights the often-shocking examples of VAWE around the world, and showcases the innovative prevention and response measures being tested. It is intended for those best positioned to act...


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Prevenir la violencia contra las mujeres durante las elecciones

Una guía de programación

( PDF: October 2019 )

Esta guía pone de relieve los ejemplos de VCME, con frecuencia indignante, en todo el mundo, y muestra las medidas innovadoras de prevención y respuesta que se están probando. Está dirigida a quienes...

Esta guía pone de relieve los ejemplos de VCME, con frecuencia indignante, en todo el mundo, y muestra las medidas innovadoras de prevención y respuesta que se están probando. Está dirigida a quienes...


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Prévenir la violence à l’égard des femmes dans les élections

Un guide de programmation

( PDF: October 2019 )

Ce guide met en lumière les exemples souvent choquants de VEFE à travers le monde, et présente les mesures innovantes de prévention et de lutte actuellement mises en oeuvre. Il est destiné aux acteurs...

Ce guide met en lumière les exemples souvent choquants de VEFE à travers le monde, et présente les mesures innovantes de prévention et de lutte actuellement mises en oeuvre. Il est destiné aux acteurs...


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Defying Victimhood

Women and Post-conflict Peacebuilding

( Print: September 2012, PDF: December 2012 )

Women are among the most competent, yet marginalized, unnoticed and underutilized actors in efforts to rebuild war-torn societies. Opportunities for sustainable peacebuilding are lost - and...

Women are among the most competent, yet marginalized, unnoticed and underutilized actors in efforts to rebuild war-torn societies. Opportunities for sustainable peacebuilding are lost - and...