International Agreements & Conventions

UN Security Council Resolution 2493 (2019)

A resolution calling for the full and effective implementation of all previous Women, Peace and Security resolutions.

UN Security Council Resolution 2467 (2019)

A resolution addressing conflict-related sexual violence with a survivor-centered approach.

ILO Convention No. 190 - Eliminating Violence and Harassment in the World of Work (2019)

The first international treaty specifically addressing violence and harassment in the world of work.

UN Security Council Resolution 2242 (2015)

A resolution integrating the Women, Peace and Security agenda with counter-terrorism efforts.

UN Security Council Resolution 2106 (2013)

A resolution reaffirming commitment to addressing conflict-related sexual violence with a focus on accountability.

UN Security Council Resolution 2122 (2013)

A resolution strengthening Women, Peace and Security commitments and women's participation in peace processes.

UN Security Council Resolution 1960 (2010)

A resolution establishing mechanisms to better monitor sexual violence in armed conflict.

UN Security Council Resolution 1888 (2009)

A resolution strengthening measures to end sexual violence in conflict, including the appointment of a Special Representative.

UN Security Council Resolution 1889 (2009)

A resolution calling for enhanced participation of women in post-conflict peacebuilding processes.

UN Security Council Resolution 1820 (2008)

A resolution recognizing sexual violence as a tactic of war and calling for its cessation in armed conflict.

ILO Maternity Protection Convention No. 183 (2000)

An updated ILO convention strengthening maternity protection standards, including expanded leave and health protection.

UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000)

Landmark resolution on Women, Peace and Security recognizing the disproportionate impact of conflict on women.

Optional Protocol to CEDAW

An optional protocol allowing individuals and groups to submit claims of CEDAW violations to the UN Committee.

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998)

The treaty that established the International Criminal Court, addressing the most serious crimes of international concern.

ILO Home Work Convention No. 177 (1996)

An ILO convention providing equal treatment for home workers compared to other wage earners.

Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995)

Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993)

A UN declaration providing a framework for combating violence against women and calling on states to act.

ILO Night Work Convention No. 171 (1990)

An ILO convention providing protections for night workers including health safeguards and alternative arrangements.

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

A comprehensive international treaty defining children's civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights.

CEDAW - Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

An international treaty adopted by the UN that defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets an agenda for national action.

Declaration on the Protection of Women and Children in Emergency and Armed Conflict (1974)

A UN declaration affirming special protections for women and children during armed conflict and emergency situations.

Declaration on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (1967)

A UN declaration proclaiming the incompatibility of discrimination against women with human dignity and welfare.

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

A multilateral treaty committing nations to respect the civil and political rights of individuals.

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

An international treaty committing parties to work toward granting economic, social, and cultural rights.

Convention on Consent to Marriage, Minimum Age for Marriage and Registration of Marriages

A UN convention ensuring free consent to marriage, establishing a minimum marriage age, and requiring registration.

ILO Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention No. 111 (1958)

An ILO convention requiring states to eliminate discrimination in employment and occupation on various grounds.

Convention on the Nationality of Married Women

A treaty ensuring that a woman does not automatically lose or change her nationality upon marriage.

Convention on the Political Rights of Women

An international convention establishing the right of women to vote in elections, be eligible for election, and hold public office.

ILO Maternity Protection Convention No. 103 (1952)

ILO convention revising the 1919 standard to provide broader maternity protection for employed women.

Equal Remuneration Convention No. 100 (1951)

ILO Convention requiring equal pay for men and women workers for work of equal value.

Geneva Convention I - Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces (1949)

The first Geneva Convention protecting soldiers who are wounded, sick, or otherwise no longer able to fight.

Geneva Convention II - Wounded Sick and Shipwrecked at Sea (1949)

The second Geneva Convention extending protections of the first convention to members of armed forces at sea.

Geneva Convention III - Treatment of Prisoners of War (1949)

The third Geneva Convention establishing standards for the treatment of prisoners of war.

Geneva Convention IV - Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949)

The fourth Geneva Convention protecting civilians during armed conflict and under occupation.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

A milestone document in the history of human rights, proclaiming inalienable rights of all human beings.

United Nations Charter

ILO Maternity Protection Convention No. 3 (1919)

The first ILO convention on maternity protection, providing minimum standards for maternity leave and benefits.