The briefing presents a proposal for the ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). The Convention aims to safeguard, preserve, and promote ICH, which includes practices, knowledge, skills, and cultural spaces passed down through generations. It em

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This document provides a detailed financial overview of the United Nations Development Programme's multi-country Western Pacific HIV, TB, and Malaria Program for the year 2022. It includes budget allocations, expenditures, grant information, sub-recipient performance, and reprogramming activities. T

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The Amended Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) is being tabled for acceptance and ratification in Parliament on 05 September 2023. The purpose is to enhance physical protection measures for nuclear material, especially in the face of increased security concerns post the 9/

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The United Nations is actively involved in mine action efforts in Ukraine, where a large portion of territory has been affected by war and potential landmine contamination. The need for outcome-driven demining, risk management, and innovative solutions are highlighted to effectively address the dual

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The United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (UN-CTS) focuses on harmonizing data collection, identifying crime patterns, improving monitoring of the criminal justice system, and enhancing international comparability of crime statistics. It was mandated by the

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The United Nations Legal Identity Agenda aims to ensure legal recognition for all individuals through civil registration systems. This initiative, aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, emphasizes birth registration and legal identity as fundamental rights. The agenda encompasses

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The United Nations, established in 1945 with headquarters in New York City, is an international organization comprising 193 Member States. Guided by its founding Charter, the UN addresses various global challenges such as peace, climate change, human rights, and more. Through its bodies and committe

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In this guide, you will explore the rules and procedures specific to the Harvard Procedure in Model United Nations. It covers general rules, guidelines on resolutions and voting, language requirements, courtesy expectations, rules of procedure, motions, points of order, and parliamentary inquiries.

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The Hague Convention of 1993 plays a significant role in shaping Philippine laws regarding intercountry adoptions and child welfare. This convention emphasizes principles like the best interests of the child, subsidiarity principle, and prohibition of improper gain. It guides policies and legislatio

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The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, effective from June 21, 2021, aims to protect and promote Indigenous rights, including self-determination and equality. Key elements include the preamble emphasizing reconciliation, interpretive elements in Section 2, and the de

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, aim to end poverty, hunger, and various inequalities by 2030. There are 17 interconnected SDGs covering key aspects like poverty eradication, gender equality, climate action, and sustainable development. These g

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The United Nations Legal Identity Expert Group (LIEG) aims to close the global legal identity gap by over 300 million within four years. The group focuses on implementing a life-cycle approach to legal identity, starting from birth, to ensure no one is left behind. The structure and strategy of LIEG

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to address global challenges such as poverty, hunger, health, education, and gender equality. Each SDG has specific targets and related human rights, focusing on improving the well-being of people worldwide. The goals include eradicating po

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South Africa is seeking Parliament's approval to ratify the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which aims to reduce mercury emissions globally. Mercury, a toxic heavy metal, poses significant health and environmental risks through various human and natural activities. The Convention offers financial an

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Identification, isolation, and elimination of major bottlenecks along international transport routes are the focus of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA). Various conventions and agreements, such as the Convention on Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Go

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International conventions play a key role in setting norms and standards for biodiversity conservation in agriculture. The Convention on Biological Diversity, Rio Convention, Ramsar Convention, and others are vital agreements shaping policies around biodiversity. The focus is on conserving biologica

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The First Nations Elections Act (FNEA), developed between 2008 and 2011, addresses weaknesses in the Indian Act election system by offering an optional framework for First Nations governance. Key components include four-year terms, common election days, court appeals, defined offenses, and opting ou

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This content discusses the application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), the interpretation of CISG in international trade, and the significance of CISG prevailing over Private International Law (PIL) rules in transnational litigation. It empha

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Marion Talbot and Ellen Swallow Richards founded the American Collegiate Association, later evolving into the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The AAUW-IL State Convention, held annually, celebrates empowering women for over a century. The convention has a rich history, including sig

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The CISG, or the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, provides uniform rules to facilitate international trade by addressing the formation of sale contracts and the rights and obligations of sellers and buyers. It promotes uniformity in application and good fai

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Income Assistance Reform for First Nations aims to address the longstanding gaps in the current program, focusing on enhancing self-determination and support for thriving communities. The initiative involves a co-development process led by First Nations to make the program more responsive to their u

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This analysis provides insights into the financial status of the United Nations as of various dates in 2016, 2017, and 2018. It includes data on assessments, payments, outstanding dues, cash on hand, and the number of member states paying in full. Charts visualize the regular budget assessment statu

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This meta-analysis explores the relationship between attributes, perceptions, satisfaction, and loyalty in the convention industry. It highlights key findings from multiple studies using statistical methods to analyze attendee satisfaction and loyalty factors. The study emphasizes the importance of

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This study explores the relationship between service quality, experiential value, and satisfaction of convention attendees at a facility. It delves into individual experiential values and their impact on perceived service quality, aiming to provide insights into enhancing the overall convention expe

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Explore the concept of nationhood, the evolution of nationalism, and the intricate relationship between cultural and political identities. Delve into the emergence of nations, the definition of a nation, and the complexities of cultural nations. Uncover historical examples, such as the Polish-Lithua

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The CISG, widely accepted among trading nations, faces challenges in uniform interpretation across member states. With over two-thirds of international trade represented by parties to the convention, the issue of varied interpretations arises, despite provisions for uniformity in Article 7. The pote

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Following the aftermath of World War II, allied nations implemented various policies such as the formation of the United Nations, the Marshall Plan for Europe, and MacArthur's plan for Japan. Post-war Europe faced severe devastation, leading to the need for international peacekeeping efforts and eco

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The Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners (WACO) is hosting their 2019 Convention & Trade Show at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Stevens Point, WI. The event includes trade show hours, vendor appreciation dinner, programs, sponsorship opportunities, lodging details, vendor program

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Recent United Nations General Assembly agreements pave the way for an international response to the threat of near-Earth object impacts. Originating from UNISPACE III in 1999, the establishment of the Action Team on NEOs (AT-14) has led to significant recommendations adopted by the United Nations. C

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Session 5 Plans and Preparations for the United Nations Technical Meeting on Use of Technology in Population and Housing Censuses held in Amman, Jordan from 28th November to 1st December 2016. The session covered topics such as timetable of Population and Housing Census 2011, training programs for s

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Highlights from the United Nations Regional Workshop on the 2020 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses in Tbilisi, covering topics such as disability data collection challenges, deriving population with usual residence, and measuring SDGs through census data.

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Model United Nations (MUN) is an educational simulation that aims to teach students about global affairs, diplomacy, and current events. Participants take on roles as diplomats representing different countries to address international issues, debate, and find solutions collaboratively. Various commi

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The process of becoming a Democratic National Convention delegate in South Carolina involves voting in the presidential primary, attending precinct caucuses, county conventions, and the state convention. Delegates are elected based on candidate support, with additional unpledged and pledged delegate

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The Montreal Convention governs international travel and limits carrier liability. It came into effect in the US in 2003, replacing the Warsaw Convention. The application of the Montreal Convention depends on the countries involved in the flight, ratification status, and agreement stopping places. T

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This content discusses the legal aspects surrounding the crash of Aeromexico Flight 2431 under the Montreal Convention. It covers the survivors, victims, jurisdictional issues for U.S. counsel, the Montreal Convention's scope to limit liability for international flights, and factors determining if a

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The presentation provides an in-depth look into the methodology used by the United Nations to calculate the scale of assessments for Member States' contributions to the regular budget. It discusses key components such as national income, conversion rates, base periods, debt burden adjustments, relie

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This presentation by Prof. Dr. Norman A. Martinez Gutierrez discusses the international legal framework governing global limitation of liability for maritime claims, focusing on the LLMC Convention. It explores the distinction between global limitation and particular liability regimes, outlines key

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Explore the applicability of the CISG and PIL rules in international contracts, focusing on the European Court's approach, challenges in transnational litigation, and the interpretation of CISG Article 7 for uniformity and good faith in international trade.

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The course module on European Union Law in Doha focuses on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and its relationship with the European Convention on Human Rights. It covers topics such as the EU's accession to the Convention, external action on human rights, and the differences between the Charter a

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International efforts towards addressing mercury pollution culminated in the negotiation and agreement on the Minamata Convention on Mercury. After years of deliberation, governments agreed on the need for a legally binding instrument to tackle the adverse effects of mercury on health and the enviro

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