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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The first in-depth treaty that protects all humans rights and freedoms. -
The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
The convention was held to prevent genocides such as the Holocaust from happening again. -
Convention relating to the Status of Refugees
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
Prohibits racial discrimination and promotes understanding between races -
Convention of the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination against Women
States that women should enjoy the same amounts of rights as men. -
Convention of the Rights of the Child
States that children should have the same human rights as all other people -
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Ensures the full rights of people who have disabilities. -
Bibliography
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/timeline-major-international-human-rights-treaties
https://www.ag.gov.au/RightsAndProtections/HumanRights/Pages/International-Human-Rights-System.aspx
https://humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/home/the-law/international-law
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/education/human-rights-explained-fact-sheet-7australia-and-human-rights-treaties
