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States, Markets and Just Growth
Development in the Twenty-first Century
Series: United Nations System in the 21st Century, The
( Print: April 2003
)
This publication examines the common concerns of developing countries seeking just and fair growth and at the same time highlights their special regional needs. It addresses the following topics: the...
This publication examines the common concerns of developing countries seeking just and fair growth and at the same time highlights their special regional needs. It addresses the following topics: the...
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Globalization of Human Rights, The
Series: United Nations System in the 21st Century, The
( Print: November 2003
)
The Globalization of Human Rights addresses a set of questions focusing on the justice at the national, regional, and international levels. The examination of these questions is conducted through...
The Globalization of Human Rights addresses a set of questions focusing on the justice at the national, regional, and international levels. The examination of these questions is conducted through...
USOI Landslide Dam and Lake Sarez
An Assessment of Hazard and Risk in the Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan
Series: ISDR Prevention Series
( Print: October 2000
)
Lake Sarez, which is located in the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan, was created in 1911. A massive landslide, triggered by an earthquake, blocked the Murgab River valley, creating a natural dam, which...
Lake Sarez, which is located in the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan, was created in 1911. A massive landslide, triggered by an earthquake, blocked the Murgab River valley, creating a natural dam, which...
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...
Global Environment in the Twenty-first Century, The
Prospects for International Cooperation
Series: United Nations System in the 21st Century, The
( Print: April 2000
)
Environmental pollution, the growing population and the range of animal and plant species are all placing a strain on the earth, threatening human health and economic well-being. This publication...
Environmental pollution, the growing population and the range of animal and plant species are all placing a strain on the earth, threatening human health and economic well-being. This publication...
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
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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...