Key international treaties after World War One.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Dec 10, 1948

The first in-depth treaty that protects all humans rights and freedoms.

The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

Dec 11, 1948

The convention was held to prevent genocides such as the Holocaust from happening again.

Convention relating to the Status of Refugees

1951

This convention protects the rights of people who are forced to flee their home out of fear of persecution.

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

Jan 4, 1965

Prohibits racial discrimination and promotes understanding between races

Convention of the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination against Women

Dec 18, 1979

States that women should enjoy the same amounts of rights as men.

Convention of the Rights of the Child

Nov 20, 1989

States that children should have the same human rights as all other people

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Jun 7, 2006

Ensures the full rights of people who have disabilities.

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