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References
International
human rights conventions and other legal instruments
• ICESCR:
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
• ICCPR: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
• CERD: Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
• CEDAW: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
against Women
• CAT: Convention Against Torture
• CRC: Convention on the Rights of the Child
• ILO Convention 159: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
(Disabled Persons)
• ILO Recommendation 168: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
(Disabled Persons)
Related to Draft Article 8
ICCPR, Article 6(1): Every human being has the inherent right to life. This
right shall be protected by law. No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his
life. CRC, Article 6(1): States Parties recognize that every child has the inherent
right to life.
CRC, Article 6(1): States Parties recognize that every child has the inherent
right to life.
Related to Draft Article 8, footnote 31
CRC, Article 38(4): In accordance with their obligations under international
humanitarian law to protect the civilian population in armed conflicts, States
Parties shall take all feasible measures to ensure protection and care of children
who are affected by an armed conflict.