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1. Convention for Protection of Cultural Property in Armed Conflict Embracing mainstream international law, this section on convention for protection of cultural property in armed conflict explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "cultural property, convention for protection of, in [...]...
2. Wipo Wipo Wipo in International Trade Meaning of Wipo, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The World Intellectual Property Organization is specialized agency of the United Nations system that seeks to promote international cooperation in the protection of [...]...
3. Convention on the Illicit Import, Export, and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property Embracing mainstream international law, this section on convention on the illicit import, export, and transfer of ownership of cultural property explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "cultural property, [...]...
4. Nature Protection and Wildlife Preservation Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on nature protection and wildlife preservation convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "nature protection and wildlife preservation convention" [...]...
5. Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on physical protection of nuclear materials convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "physical protection of nuclear materials convention" in the [...]...
6. Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel Embracing mainstream international law, this section on convention on the safety of united nations and associated personnel explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations and associated personnel, [...]...
7. World Heritage List Embracing mainstream international law, this section on world heritage list explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "world heritage list" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
8. Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Contents Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage   Article 12 The fact that a property ... Read more...
9. Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage 2 Contents Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage   IV. Fund For The Protection Of The ... Read more...
10. Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Contents Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage   I. Definition of The Cultural and Natural ... Read more...
11. Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Contents Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage   III. Intergovernmental Committee For The Protection Of ... Read more...
12. Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage 3 Contents Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage   VI. Educational Programmes Article 27 1. The ... Read more...
13. Convention on the Rights of the Child Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The Third Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, establishing a complaint [...]...
14. Cultural Protection conventions Contents Cultural Protection Treaties and related International Agreements Cultural Protection Treaties Treaty on the Protection of Artistic and Scientific Institutions ... Read more...
15. International Trade Organization International Trade Organization (ITO) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of International Trade Organization (ITO): (Not to be confused with Multilateral Trade "Organization, Sec. I). An [...]...
16. Education and culture international conventions Contents Education and culture international conventions Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe 3.10.1985 Agreement Establishing a ... Read more...
17. Cluster Munitions Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on cluster munitions convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "cluster munitions convention" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
18. European Convention on Cybercrime Embracing mainstream international law, this section on european convention on cybercrime explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "cybercrime, european convention on" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic [...]...
19. European Convention on Extradition Embracing mainstream international law, this section on european convention on extradition explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "extradition, european convention on" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic [...]...
20. London Dumping Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on london dumping convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "london dumping convention" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
21. Migrant Workers Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on migrant workers convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "migrant workers convention" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
22. Tokyo Convention 1963 Embracing mainstream international law, this section on tokyo convention 1963 explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "tokyo convention 1963" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International [...]...
23. Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage 2 Contents Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage   Article 22 Assistance granted by the World ... Read more...
24. Intergovernmental Organizations A list of some Intergovernmental Organizations is the following: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization ( CTBTO ) Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO ) Global Environment Facility ( GEF ) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) International Atomic [...]...
25. Hostile Environmental Modification Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on hostile environmental modification convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "hostile environmental modification convention" in the Parry and [...]...
26. Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime Embracing mainstream international law, this section on convention against transnational organized crime explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "transnational organized crime, convention against" in the Parry [...]...
27. Convention Respecting Bombardments by Naval Forces Embracing mainstream international law, this section on convention respecting bombardments by naval forces explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "bombardments by naval forces, convention respecting" in the [...]...
28. Montreal Convention Montreal (sabotage) Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on montreal (sabotage) convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "montreal (sabotage) convention" in the Parry and [...]...
29. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization United Nations Educational, Scientific And Cultural Organization United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Outline UNESCO was set up in 1945 as a specialised and independent agency of the UN. Its main task is to promote international cooperation in the areas of [...]...
30. Environmental Modification Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on environmental modification convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "environmental modification convention" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
31. Genocide Convention Cases Embracing mainstream international law, this section on genocide convention cases explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "genocide convention cases" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
32. Terrorist Bombings Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on terrorist bombings convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "terrorist bombings convention" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
33. Tobacco Control Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on tobacco control convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "tobacco control convention" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
34. WTO WTO in International Trade Meaning of Wto, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The World Trade Organization was established by the Uruguay Round in 1995 as successor to the GATT (General Agreement o Tariffs and Trade), the WTO is the only global organization [...]...
35. Unesco Unesco Unesco, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Unesco, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization means: _s specialized agency of the United Nations, UNESCO contributes to the building of [...]...
36. WMO Embracing mainstream international law, this section on wmo explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
37. Carpathian Convention Contents Treaties & Conventions: Carpathian Convention The Carpathian Convention Enters Into Force On 6 January 2006 the Framework Convention on ... Read more...
38. Berne Convention Definition of Berne Convention In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Berne Convention : The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works: an international convention of September 1886 that sets out ground rules for protection of [...]...
39. Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes betweenStates and Nationals of Other States Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and Nationals of Other States Embracing mainstream international law, this section on convention on the settlement of investment disputes between states and nationals of other states explores the context, history and effect of [...]...
40. Cultural Genocide Embracing mainstream international law, this section on cultural genocide explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "cultural genocide" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
41. Reservations to the Genocide Convention Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on reservations to the genocide convention case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "reservations to the genocide convention case" in the Parry and [...]...
42. Chemical Weapons Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on chemical weapons convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Sixteenth Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention In relation to the international law practice and [...]...
43. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants Embracing mainstream international law, this section on stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Embracing mainstream international law, this section on stockholm convention on persistent organic [...]...
44. United Nations Conference on International Organization Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united nations conference on international organization explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations conference on international organization" [...]...
45. Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties betweenStates and International Organizations Or betweenInternational Organizations Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties Between States and International Organizations or Between International Organizations Embracing mainstream international law, this section on vienna convention on the law of treaties between states and international organizations or between [...]...
46. Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat Contents Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage I. Definition of The Cultural And Natural Heritage ... Read more...
47. Fao Fao Fao (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Fao means: is a food and agriculture organization, founded in 1945. Covers questions of food resources and agricultural development in order to improve the lives of the peoples of the world. Embracing mainstream international law, this [...]...
48. Immunities of the United Nations Applicability of Article Vi, Section 22, of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations Embracing mainstream international law, this section on applicability of article vi, section 22, of the convention on the privileges and immunities of the united nations explores [...]...
49. Convention on the International Régime of Maritime Ports Embracing mainstream international law, this section on convention on the international régime of maritime ports explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "maritime ports, convention on the international régime [...]...
50. United Nations Children's Fund United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) The United Nations Children's Fund, abbreviated as UNICEF, is a United Nations (UN) agency that provides long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. Headquartered in New York City, UNICEF [...]...
51. Nationality of Company Nationality of Company/corporation Embracing mainstream international law, this section on nationality of company/corporation explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "nationality of company/corporation" in the [...]...
52. Electricité De Beyrouth Company Electricité de Beyrouth Company Embracing mainstream international law, this section on electricité de beyrouth company explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "electricité de beyrouth company" in the Parry [...]...
53. Heritage Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on heritage convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "heritage convention" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
54. European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage Contents European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage   Article 1 For the purposes of this Convention, all ... Read more...
55. Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe Contents Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe   Definition Of The Architectural Heritage Article 1 For ... Read more...
56. European Convention for the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage of Europe Contents European Convention for the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage of Europe   Definition of the archaeological heritage Article 1 ... Read more...
57. Buenos Aires Draft Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage Contents Buenos Aires Draft Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage   Article 1: Definitions For the purposes ... Read more...
58. Buenos Aires Draft Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage Contents Buenos Aires Draft Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage   Article 5: Cultural Heritage Zone 1. ... Read more...
59. Buenos Aires Draft Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage 2 Contents Buenos Aires Draft Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage   Article 10: Seizure of Heritage 1. ... Read more...
60. Buenos Aires Draft Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage 2 Contents Buenos Aires Draft Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage   Article 14: Education Each State Party ... Read more...
61. World Intellectual Property Organization-World Trade Organization: Agreement Between WIPO and WTO Contents World Intellectual Property Organization-World Trade Organization: Agreement Between WIPO and WTO   Article 1 Abbreviated Expressions For the purposes ... Read more...
62. Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe 2 Contents Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe   Article 15 Each Party undertakes: 1. to develop ... Read more...
63. European Convention for the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage of Europe 2 Contents European Convention for the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage of Europe   Article 10 Each Party undertakes: i to ... Read more...
64. Convention on the Protection of the Archeological, Historical, and Artistic Heritage of the American Nations Contents Convention on the Protection of the Archeological, Historical, and Artistic Heritage of the American Nations   Article 1 The ... Read more...
65. World Bank World Bank and the World Bank Group Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Bank , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World Bank , Boczek, Boleslaw Adam -2005) [...]...
66. World Court Embracing mainstream international law, this section on world court explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "world court" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, the [...]...
67. World Trade Organization Unlike GATT, the WTO is a permanent body but not a specialized agency of the United Nations. Introduction to World Trade Organization World Trade Organization (WTO), international body that promotes and enforces the provisions of trade laws and regulations. The World Trade Organization has [...]...
68. World Intellectual Property Organization Summary of World Intellectual Property Organization A specialized agency of the United Nations charged with fostering international agreements to protect rights to intellectual property, with the object of facilitating international technology transfer. WIPO serves as the nucleus for new [...]...
69. World Health Organization Public Health Public Health Agencies Introduction to World Health Organization On an international scale, public health is overseen by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO manages international disease prevention and control efforts, and is involved in training medical personnel, educating [...]...
70. World Food Programme WFP – World Food Programme Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Food Programme , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World Food Programme , Boczek, [...]...
71. World Meteorological Organization WMO – World Meteorological Organization Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Meteorological Organization , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World [...]...
72. World Bank Group World Bank Group in International Trade Meaning of World Bank Group, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The World Bank Group is a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to improving living standards in developing countries through facilitation and [...]...
73. World Tourism Organization Embracing mainstream international law, this section on world tourism organization explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Embracing mainstream international law, this section on world tourism organization explores the context, history and effect of the [...]...
74. World Court Reports Embracing mainstream international law, this section on world court reports explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "world court reports" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
75. Common Heritage Common Heritage (of Mankind) Embracing mainstream international law, this section on common heritage (of mankind) explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "common heritage (of mankind)" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
76. World Government Introduction to World GovernmentWorld Government, concept of a centralized global political organization and a common rule of law that would create international order and promote peace. Ideas about world government date back to the vision of a universal empire described by the Italian writ......
77. World War II Trials War Crimes Trials Other World War II TrialsIntroduction to World War II TrialsAnother war crimes trial was held under international authority in Tokyo. The International Military Tribunal for the Far East was constituted under the authority of a charter promulgated on January 19, 1......
78. World Conferences World Conferences and the United NationsFurther ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Conferences , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World Conferences , Boczek, [...]...
79. World Reports World Reports and the United NationsFurther ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Reports , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World Reports , Boczek, Boleslaw Adam -2005) ...
80. World Trade Law World Trade Law Contents of World Trade Law Contents of this subject matter include: Introduction: the basis of world trade – an examination of comparative advantage and asking the question: "why trade at all?" the 'Buy Australia' Campaign, the relationship between [...]...
81. World Environment Day Embracing mainstream international law, this section on world environment day explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "world environment day" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International [...]...
82. World Charter for Nature Contents World Charter for Nature   The General Assembly, Reaffirming the fundamental purposes of the United Nations, in particular the ... Read more...
83. World Encyclopedia of Peace World Encyclopedia of Peace Publication details: 4 vols. New York: Pergamon Press, 1986. According to “Introduction to Research in International ... Read more...
84. World Food Program Introduction to World Food ProgramWorld Food Program (WFP), unit of the United Nations, created in 1961 by the General Assembly as a three-year experimental project of the UN and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN. In 1965 the assembly voted to extend the program "fo......
85. World Food Council WFC – World Food Council Further ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Food Council , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World Food Council , Boczek, Boleslaw Adam [...]...
86. World Customs Organization World Customs Organization World Customs Organization...
87. World Economic Forum World Economic Forum in International Trade Meaning of World Economic Forum, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): International institution established in 1971 in Geneva, Switzerland, committed to improving the state of the world through public-private [...]...
88. World Wide Fund for Nature World Wide Fund For Nature (wwf) (in the Human Development Area) In this context, World Wide Fund For Nature (wwf) means: is an international non-governmental organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment. It is the world's largest [...]...
89. World Trade Organization Functions World Trade Organization In relation to the international law practice and world trade organization in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Trade, Commercial Relations, Investment, and Transportation About this subject:WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement [...]...
90. World Health Organization and Egypt Interpretation of the Agreement of 25 March 1951 Between the World Health Organization and Egypt Embracing mainstream international law, this section on interpretation of the agreement of 25 march 1951 between the who and egypt explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law [...]...
91. World Trade Organisation World Trade Organisation (wto) and Europe There is an entry on world trade organisation (wto) in the European legal encyclopedia. World Trade Organisation and the European Union Resources See Also WTO Resources See Also Further Reading Entry "World Trade Organisation (wto)" in the [...]...
92. World Council of Churches Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration...
93. World Intellectual Property Organization: Copyright Treaty Contents World Intellectual Property Organization: Copyright Treaty   Article 1 Relation to the Berne Convention (1) This Treaty is a ... Read more...
94. World Federation Of United Nations Associations WFUNA – World Federation of United Nations Associations Further ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Federation of United Nations Associations , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A [...]...
95. Heritage Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad In relation to the international law practice and Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Educational Issues, Cultural Issues Introduction This entry provides an overview [...]...
96. Common Heritage Of Mankind Common Heritage of Mankind Further ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Common Heritage of Mankind , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Common Heritage of Mankind , Boczek, [...]...
97. Preservation of Heritage Abroad Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad ("the Commission") is an independent [...]...
98. Cultural Heritage Law Introduction This entry provides an overview of the legal framework of cultural heritage law, with a description of the most significant features of cultural heritage law at international level. Related Work and Conclusions Resources See Also References (Papers) The Time Is Now: Why The [...]...
99. Cultural Heritage Introduction This entry provides an overview of the legal framework of cultural heritage, with a description of the most significant features of cultural heritage at international level. Related Work and Conclusions Resources See Also References (Papers) Indigenous Peoples' Rights To [...]...
100. Outline of International art and cultural heritage law Contents Outline of International art and cultural heritage law POLICY IS VERY IMPORTANT: – What is at stake? – What ... Read more...
101. Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad In relation to the international law practice and preservation of america's heritage abroad in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Educational and Cultural Issues Note: there is detailed information and resources under these topics during the year 2013, [...]...
102. First World Summary of First World A general reference to the industrialized nations of the West, primarily the members of the Organization For Economic Cooperation And Development (read this and related legal terms for further details), but often including other prosperous nations as well. See Second [...]...
103. Second World Summary of Second World A general reference to those countries having centrally planned economies. See First World, Third World.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Embracing mainstream international law, this section on second world explores the context, history and effect of the [...]...
104. Third World Summary of Third World That group of less developed and developing nations not included in the political camps of either the Western industrialized states or the communist bloc. Most nations in Latin America, Africa, and Asia fall into this category. The term is commonly applied to nations [...]...
105. World Price The price at which a given commodity is selling internationally under market conditions in effect at the time of sale. To provide a valid comparison between prices, the world price quoted must normally include quality, location, and perhaps other factors, depending upon the commodity.......
106. World-state The World-state is Not Desirable Lassa Oppenheim, in the book entitled The Future of International Law, about The World-state is Not Desirable, wrote in 1921: 18. Whatever else can be urged against a universal federal state and the like, it is at the present day no longer a physical [...]...
107. World Trade Data Report A service provided to American manufacturers by the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce as a stimulus to exports. For a fee of forty dollars, an American exporter may secure from the International Trade Administration a report on a potential trading partner. The rep......
108. World Health Organization History Introduction to World Health Organization HistoryThe idea for a global health agency was proposed in 1945 at the United Nations Conference on International Organization, held in San Francisco, California, to complete a charter for the UN. Following several more gatherings, the UN approved W......
109. Decades of the World's Indigenous Peoples Embracing mainstream international law, this section on decades of the world's indigenous peoples explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "decades of the world's indigenous peoples" in the Parry and [...]...
110. New World Information Order Embracing mainstream international law, this section on new world information order explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "new world information order" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
111. Fourth World Summary of Fourth World A general reference to the poorest nations of the world, i.e., those with per capita incomes under three hundred dollars. See FIRST WORLD, SECOND WORLD. Third World.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Embracing mainstream international law, this section on [...]...
112. Censorship In The World Censorship Censorship in the Modern WorldThe 18th century marks the beginning of the modern period, with its emphasis on toleration and liberty-a beginning that reflects the influence of the Age of Enlightenment and the American and French revolutions (see Enlightenment, Age of). Although t......
113. Authority Around the World Introduction to Authority Around the WorldSee Executive Branch. As in the United States, most countries rely upon large executive bureaucracies to carry out laws and enforce rules. However, the United States government is proportionately smaller than the governments of comparable nations-fo......
114. Divorce in the World Introduction to Divorce in the WorldThe status of divorce in other nations varies, often depending on prevailing religious beliefs. Among Roman Catholics throughout the world, the traditional attitude is that a true marriage (one entered into as a religious sacrament) is indissoluble by leg......
115. Evidence in the World Introduction to Evidence in the WorldThe rules of evidence vary throughout the world. In the United Kingdom, evidence law closely resembles its American descendant because the trial court practices remain nearly identical. The major departure has been British abandonment of jury trials in n......
116. World Trade Contents World Trade World Trade Law Resources The World Trade Organization (WTO) first entered into force as the General Agreement ... Read more...
117. Islamic World Contents Islamic World At the peak of its power (the “peak” of the Islamic empire is usually considered to be ... Read more...
118. List of Constitutions of the World Contents List of Constitutions of the World The Encyclopedia offers (in most cases, authoritative) translations of the constitutions of most ... Read more...
119. Indicative World Plan A comprehensive investigation of world agricultural production and trade begun in 1946 by the Food and Agricultural Organization. The object of the investigation was to assess (then) current conditions in agriculture, identify future needs and opportunities, and recommend strategies. Significant obj......
120. List of Law Publishers in the World Contents List of Law Publishers in the World Note: there are a most comprehensive list in the Resources section. Domination ... Read more...