The Convention on the Non-Applicability of Statutory Limitations to War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity, UN
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
This file includes the text of the United Nations Convention on the Non-Applicability of Statutory Limitations to War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity, which was ratified by the United Nations in 1968.
For more information, please visit the University of Minnesota at http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/instree/x4cnaslw.htm.
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, ACHPR
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
This file presents the text of African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights Convention, which was adopted by member African States of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union). The charter defines civil, political, economic, social, cultural, people and group rights of African people and includes duties expected from African citizens.
For more information, please visit the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights at http://www.achpr.org/english/_info/history_en.html.
Unified Personal Status Law for the Gulf Cooperation Council
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
The Unified Personal Status Law for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) represents one of the projects that aim at a codification of the provisions of Islamic Judicial Rulings, which endorsed by the ministers of justice in the GCC countries. The law consists of 282 articles, which include provisions relating to the family and personal rights: marriage, divorce, eligibility, jurisdiction, will, and inheritance.
The Charter of the United Nations, UN
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
The Charter of the United Nations is considered the foundational treaty of the United Nations. The Charter consists of a preamble and a series of 111 articles grouped into 19 chapters. As a charter, it is a constituent treaty, and all members are bound by its articles. The Charter states that obligations to the United Nations prevail over all other treaty obligations.
For more information, please visit the UN at http://www.un.org/en/documents/charter/index.shtml
Focus on Yemen | Opinions on Early Marriage and Gender Quotas - Topic Brief
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of survey findings on opinions about introducing a minimum marriage age for girls in Yemen. It also focuses on attitudes toward gender quotas, knowledge of the concept of gender quotas and support for their introduction in elected bodies. The survey was implemented in June 2010.
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), UN
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
This file includes the full text of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the United Nations General Assembly. Described as an international bill of rights for women, the CEDAW consists of a preamble and 30 articles, defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets an agenda for national action.
For more information on CEDAW, please visit the UN Women Watch website http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/
The First Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, OHCHR
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
This file reviews the articles of the First Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which is a treaty establishing an individual complaint mechanism for the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
For more information, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) at http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrc/procedure.htm.
Recherche sur le Maroc| Participation Civique et Politique - Sujet en Bref
Langue(s): Anglais, Français
Publié: 2010
Ce report présente une analyse démographique des constatations de l’enquête SWMENA sur la participation politique et civique au Maroc. Il inclue le taux d’engagement auprès d’organisations et le niveau d’activité en ce qui concerne les problèmes politiques et sociaux, le comportement de vote, et les opinions des femmes par rapport aux priorités politiques. L’enquête a été effectuée en Décembre 2009 et Janvier 2010.
Focus on Yemen | Health Care Access Topic Brief
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of survey findings on the extent of access to formal healthcare in Yemen. It focuses on women and issues of affordability, quality of care, utilization and proximity to medical services. The survey was implemented in June 2010.