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OHCHR
international Covenant on civil and Political rights. Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by. general
http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/a_ccpr.htm
United Nations Agreements On Human Rights
Human rights general. Human rights Country Reports 1999 (U.S.Department Protocol to the international Covenant on civil and Political rights. High Commissioner for Human rights
http://www.hrweb.org/legal/undocs.html

Extractions: on Human Rights The UDHR is the first international statement to use the term "human rights", and has been adopted by the Human Rights movement as a charter. It is short, and worth reading in its entirety a summary would be about as long as the document itself. This covenant details the basic civil and political rights of individuals and nations. Among the rights of nations are: Among the rights of individuals are: the right to legal recourse when their rights have been violated, even if the violator was acting in an official capacity the right to life the right to liberty and freedom of movement the right to equality before the law ... the right to privacy and protection of that privacy by law freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
IHF Homepage - Welcome To The International Helsinki Federation For
2002 general Assembly Meeting of the international Helsinki Federation for Human rights The Hague, Development of Human rights Training Modules for civil Society Organisations
http://www.ihf-hr.org/
Title VII Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964
Important part of the civil rights act legislation that prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. general to institute suits to protect constitutional rights in public facilities and public education, to extend the Commission on civil rights, or international labor organization.
http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/vii.html

Extractions: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is the text of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88-352) (Title VII), as amended, as it appears in volume 42 of the United States Code, beginning at section 2000e. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 (Pub. L. 102-166) ( CRA ) amends several sections of Title VII. These amendments appear in boldface type. In addition, section 102 of the CRA (which is printed elsewhere in this publication) amends the Revised Statutes by adding a new section following section 1977 (42 U.S.C. 1981), to provide for the recovery of compensatory and punitive damages in cases of intentional violations of Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Cross references to Title VII as enacted appear in italics following each section heading. Editor's notes also appear in italics. An Act To enforce the constitutional right to vote, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States to provide injunctive relief against discrimination in public accommodations, to authorize the attorney General to institute suits to protect constitutional rights in public facilities and public education, to extend the Commission on Civil Rights, to prevent discrimination in federally assisted programs, to establish a Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "Civil Rights Act of 1964". * * * DEFINITIONS SEC. 2000e.
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Extractions: Home Find a Lawyer Law Bulletin Boards Legal Forms You are at the leading law and "legal advice" site for consumers and small business. To learn your legal rights, click a topic below and find the answers to your legal questions on Free Advice. Then visit our , visit our State Law Center or Ask a Lawyer on Free Advice Live! To Locate a Qualified Attorney, Click Here! ACCIDENT LAW FreeAdvice ® is the leading legal site for consumers and small businesses. It provides general legal information to help people understand their legal rights in 125+ legal topics, but is not a substitute for personal legal advice from an attorney. You are welcome to view FreeAdvice ® for your own personal, non-commercial purposes, AS IS, subject to our
International Civil Aviation Organization
Overview of federal civil rights and discrimination law. Includes recent court decisions and text of civil rights statutes. general protection of Human rights. The United States has recently adhered to the most notable international agreement on civil rights
http://www.icao.int/

Extractions: Extraordinary Session of the Assembly will be convened from 31 March to 1 April 2003 immediately following the Fifth Worldwide Air Transport Conference. The main purpose of the Extraordinary Session will be to elect three additional Council Members, as the Protocol Relating to an Amendment to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Article 50 a)) (Doc 9561), increasing the membership of the Council from 33 to 36 Contracting States, entered into force on 28 November 2002. WORLDWIDE AIR TRANSPORT CONFERENCE The ICAO Council decided on 7 June 2002 to convene the Eleventh Air Navigation Conference (ANConf/11) in Montreal, from Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October 2003. The Conference will address vital subjects in the fields of air traffic management, communication, navigation, surveillance, aeronautical electromagnetic spectrum, and other related operational issues.
U.N. Information: General Information On The United Nations
international Covenant on civil and Political UN Document Series Symbol ST/HR/UN Issuing Body Secretariat Centre for Human rights © United Nations.
http://www.hri.ca/uninfo/treaties/3.shtml

Extractions: Adopted ant opened for signature, ratifcation and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200 A (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, 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, Recognizing that these rights derive from the inherent dignity of the human person, Recognizing that, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ideal of free human beings enjoying civil and political freedom and freedom from fear and want can only be achieved if conditions are created whereby everyone may enjoy his civil and political rights, as well as his economic, social and cultural rights, Considering the obligation of States under the Charter of the United Nations to promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and freedoms
OHCHR
to the international Covenant on civil and Political rights. Adopted and openedfor signature, ratification and accession by general Assembly resolution 2200A
http://193.194.138.190/html/menu3/b/a_opt.htm
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Alabama USA
Australian Human rights and civil rights. This page has been set up by Victor Perton Based Human rights Groups. international Human rights Links. Human rights in Australia (general)
http://www.bcri.bham.al.us/

Extractions: Membership ... Gift Shop INSPIRED BY THE PAST A VISION FOR THE FUTURE. Every journey begins with a first step. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute takes its visitors on one of this nation's most significant journeys by capturing the spirit and courage of countless individuals who, during the 1950's and 1960's, dared to confront the bigotry and racial discrimination of American society. The Institute's historic galleries trace the footsteps of those brave men and women. The journey moves from the era of segregation to the birth of the Civil Rights Movement and the worldwide struggle for civil and human rights . Along the way, exciting multimedia exhibitions depict dramatic events that took place in Birmingham and other cities, events that stirred the conscience of a nation and influenced the course of an international human
OHCHR
to the international Covenant on civil and Political rights, aiming at the abolitionof the death penalty. Adopted and proclaimed by general Assembly resolution
http://193.194.138.190/html/menu3/b/a_opt2.htm
LII: Law About...Civil Rights
themselves to the general protection of Human rights. The United States has recentlyadhered to the most notable international agreement on civil rights The
http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/civil_rights.html

Extractions: A civil right is an enforceable right or privilege, which if interfered with by another gives rise to an action for injury. Examples of civil rights are freedom of speech, press, assembly, the right to vote, freedom from involuntary servitude, and the right to equality in public places. Discrimination occurs when the civil rights of an individual are denied or interfered with because of their membership in a particular group or class. Statutes have been enacted to prevent discrimination based on a persons race, sex, religion, age, previous condition of servitude, physical limitation, national origin and in some instances sexual preference. The most important expansion of civil rights in the United States was the enactment of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States. See U.S. Const. amend. XIII. In response to the 13th Amendment, various states enacted "black codes" which were intended to limit the civil rights of the newly free slaves. In 1868 the 14th Amendment was passed to counter the "black codes" and ensure that no state "shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of the citizens of the United States . . . [or] deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, [or] deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
Unitarian Universalist Association Social Justice Statements
civil Liberties, Human rights/Government Harrassment, international Relations, andPeace and Disarmament. Draft Reform and Conscientious Objection 1967 general
http://www.uua.org/actions/

Extractions: Actions by Year Resources for Acting Search Commission on Social Witness ... Social Responsibility Committees Topical List (click; or browse, left) Aging Agriculture Bisexuals Civil Liberties ... Youth The Collection This guide is a complete listing of all social witness positions taken by the Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly and UUA Board of Trustees below keyword search by year Since 1961, the process for taking positions of social witness has changed several times. For the period 1961-1986, the Association had General and Business Resolutions. General resolutions became policy after a two-year process that included congregational review. The bulk of positions in this collection are General Resolutions. You will also find some Business Resolutions, for the business of the Association is inseparable from its social mission. The Resources page includes information and tips on Effective Lobbying, Letters to Elected Officials, Letters to the Editor, Contacting Government Officials, and Getting Information on Government Activities. Guidelines for Local Social Responsibility Committees is for the committees focusing on "social concerns," "social responsibility" or "social action," that many Unitarian Universalist churches and fellowships have.
American Civil Liberties Union : Int'l Civil Liberties : General
world in denouncing a proposed international Internet rating Int'l civil Liberties general Newswires, View All. rights Activists Ask UN to Target Racism in
http://www.aclu.org/International/Internationallist.cfm?c=36
OSCE Office For Democratic Institutions And Human Rights (ODIHR) - Election Obse
December 1948); international Covenant on civil and Political rights,general Assembly Resolution 2200A (XXI) (16 December 1966); UN
http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/standards/
Diversity In The United States, U.S. Dept. Of State
Perspectives and information from the national dialogue on race in the United States, from the State Category Society Issues Race-Ethnic-Religious Relations general civil rights Seminar Washington, DC, 08 May 2002. This site is producedand maintained by the US Department of State's Office of international
http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/race/

Extractions: U.S. Treasurer Rosario Marin talks with reporters during an interview in her office at the Treasury Department. Marin, the first U.S. Treasurer to be born outside of the United States, immigrated from Mexico at age 14. (AP/WWP Ron Edmonds) FBI Director Meets with Muslim, Sikh, Arab-American Leaders The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Robert Mueller, met with leaders of Arab American, Muslim and Sikh organizations in Washington February 28 and said the F.B.I. stands ready to take "strong and immediate action against hate crimes in the event of any anti-Arab American backlash to world events," according to an F.B.I. press release. Complete text Hispanics Replace African Americans as Largest U.S. Minority Group
Privacy International
Human rights "watchdog" organization focused on privacy intrusions by government and businesses Category Society Issues Privacy Advocacy Groups received a 2002 Winston Award from Privacy international for his a milestone in thestruggle of civil rights in Pakistan The bill sets out general rules for the
http://www.privacyinternational.org/

Extractions: Privacy International (PI) is a human rights group formed in 1990 as a watchdog on surveillance by governments and corporations. PI is based in London, England, and has an office in Washington, D.C. PI has conducted campaigns throughout the world on issues ranging from wiretapping and national security, to ID cards, video surveillance, data matching, police information systems, medical privacy, and freedom of information and expression. Latest news from around the world Privacy International announced the results of its competition to find the worlds most pointless, intrusive and egregious security measures. The competition, launched in February, attracted almost 5,000 nominations from 35 countries. While the air security sector dominated the competition, nominations arose from almost all areas of private and public sector activity. The winners include JFK Airport,Michigan Correctional facilities and the Australian Government. See the
CIVIL RIGHTSLawResearch
rights (ICCPR) The international Covenant on civil and Political rights (ICCPR)was opened for signature by the UN general Assembly on December 19, 1966.
http://www.lawresearch.com/practice/ctcivil.htm

Extractions: U.S. Government Civil Rights Agencies Freedom and Rights - Excerpt from the U.S. Bill of Rights, Amendment I. U.S. Code - Sections Pertaining to Civil Rights ... U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Official site of the EEOC, whose mission is to ensure equality of opportunity by vigorously enforcing federal legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment. Laws Enforced by the EEOC Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Equal Pay Act of 1963 Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ... U.S. EEOC - Facts About Race/Color Discrimination Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of race and color as well as national origin, sex, or religion. U.S. EEOC - Facts About Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. U.S. District Court - District of Montana - Rules of Procedure Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Fifth Circuit Rules and Internal Operating Procedures (IOP) Effective May 15, 1997, and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Effective December 1, 1996 Library of Congress Library of Congress: 50 Bills from the 106th Congress on "Civil Rights" U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Office of Civil Rights
Amnesty International - Library - World Social And Economic Fora: All Human Righ
these rights, so should businesses. While attending the World Economic Forum, AmnestyInternational's Secretary general will take part in civil society events
http://web.amnesty.org/ai.nsf/recent/ACT790022003!Open

Extractions: Davos/Porto Alegre As representatives of the world's civil society gather in Porto Alegre and political and business leaders meet in Davos, Amnesty International delivered today its own, alternative, globalisation message: Globalise respect for human rights, globalise justice and globalise accountability for those who abuse rights While Paul Hoffman, Chair of the Organization's International Executive Committee, will be joining social movements at the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre to bring human rights into the globalization debate, in Davos the organization's Secretary General, Irene Khan, will be debating how to strengthen corporate responsibility for human rights.
Amnesty International - Campaigns - Death Penalty - Ratifications Of Internation
Protocol to the international Covenant on civil and Political rights, aiming atthe abolition of the death penalty, adopted by the UN general Assembly in 1989
http://web.amnesty.org/rmp/dplibrary.nsf/ff6dd728f6268d0480256aab003d14a8/223935

Extractions: Following are short descriptions of the four treaties and current lists of states parties and countries which have signed but not ratified the treaties. (States may become parties to international treaties either by acceding to them or by ratifying them. Signature indicates an intention to become a party at a later date through ratification. States are bound under international law to respect the provisions of treaties to which they are parties, and to do nothing to defeat the object and purpose of treaties which they have signed.) The Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty , adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1989, is of worldwide scope. It provides for the total abolition of the death penalty but allows states parties to retain the death penalty in time of war if they make a reservation to that effect at the time of ratifying or acceding to the Protocol. Any state which is a party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights can become a party to the Protocol.
Chronology
general Assembly adopts the international Covenant on Economic, Social and CulturalRights (into force 3 January 1976) and the international Covenant on civil
http://www.un.org/rights/HRToday/chrono.htm

Extractions: A Brief Chronology 26 June 1945 - Signing of the Charter of the United Nations and Statute of the International Court of Justice, in San Francisco. 21 June 1946 - The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) establishes the Commission on Human Rights and the Commission on the Status of Women. 9 December 1948 - The General Assembly adopts the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (entered into force 1951). 10 December 1948 - The General Assembly adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 12 August 1949 - The Diplomatic Conference for the Establishment of International Conventions for the Protection of Victims of War adopts four Geneva Conventions, relating to the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded and Sick Members of Armed Forces in the Field and at Sea, the Treatment of Prisoners of War and the Protection of Civilians in Wartime (into force 1950). 20 December 1952 - The General Assembly adopts the Convention on the Political Rights of Women (into force 1954). 1 August 1956 - ECOSOC calls for periodic reports (every three years) on human rights and studies of specific rights or groups of rights. This resolution represents the first call for reports from Member States, and was a precursor to the reporting requirements contained in the many subsequent human rights covenants.

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