Preambular sections of the convention affirm that cultural diversity forms a “common heritage of humanity” to be cherished and preserved for the benefit of all; emphasizes the importance of culture for social cohesion; recognizes that cultural diversity is strengthened by… Continue Reading…
November 12, 2015
The 2001 Declaration on Cultural Diversity set out the rights and principles underpinning the international community’s recognition of the importance of cultural diversity. It recalled relevant sections of the UNESCO constitution; recognized cultural diversity as the “common heritage of humanity;”… Continue Reading…
November 12, 2015
The UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions importance of States parties taking measures, individually and collectively, for the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions on both the national and international… Continue Reading…
November 12, 2015
download pdf Canada has acceded to the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Adoption: The Convention was adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization General Conference on 20 October, 2005…. Continue Reading…
November 12, 2015
download pdf Canada’s commitments: In 1975, Canada endorsed the SMRs and committed itself to full compliance and implementation. Adoption: Adopted at the First United Nations (UN) Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders in 1955. Entry… Continue Reading…
November 12, 2015
UN OHCHR, Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners UN Office of Drugs and Crime, International Penal and Penitentiary Commission UN General Assembly Resolution 2858, Human Rights in the Administration of Justice UN General Assembly A/65/230, requesting (operative paragraph… Continue Reading…
November 12, 2015
Although the SMRs are not legally binding, various UN and other international bodies, as well as many non-governmental organizations, use them as a guide during inspections, and as a blueprint when giving advice to nations. Additionally, the Convention Against Torture,… Continue Reading…
November 12, 2015
In 1975, at the Fifth UN Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, Canada’s Delegation officially endorsed the SMRs. This meant that Canada agreed to consider embodying the SMRs within both federal and provincial legislative frameworks. In… Continue Reading…
November 12, 2015
The SMRs set international standards for the treatment of prisoners. They are an important point of reference for defining what constitutes the humane treatment of those incarcerated in a prison setting. A fundamental aspect of the rules is that they… Continue Reading…
November 12, 2015
After the UN was created in 1945, crime prevention and standards of criminal justice were included in its policy-setting role. The General Assembly incorporated the work of the International Penal and Penitentiary Commission (1872-1950) into its own operations and convened… Continue Reading…