Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966 entry into force 23 March 1976, in accordance with Article 49 Preamble The States Parties to the present Covenant, Considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations, […]
The Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism a serious threat to human rights
Middle East and North Africa: “The Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism”: a serious threat to human rights As Arab Ministers of Interior begin their annual meeting in Tunis on 10 January to discuss measures to combat “terrorism”, Amnesty International is calling for the Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism to be amended […]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Preamble Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the […]
Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights
21 Dhul Qaidah 1401 – 19 September 1981 Contents Foreword Preamble I Right to Life II Right to Freedom III Right to Equality and Prohibition Against Impermissible Discrimination IV Right to Justice V Right to Fair Trial VI Right to Protection Against Abuse of Power VII Right to Protection Against Torture VIII Right […]