United Nations Instrument
Charters, declarations, covenants and conventions of the United Nations that shape national constitutions, legislation and the everyday relationship between the state and its citizens, explained in plain British English with their place in Indonesian law.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007)
The declaration affirming the collective rights of indigenous peoples to self-determination, culture, land and free, prior and informed consent.
Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The UN agenda adopted in 2015 setting seventeen Sustainable Development Goals, from ending poverty to quality education, clean water, decent work and strong institutions.
Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961)
The cornerstone of the international drug control system, limiting narcotic drugs to medical and scientific purposes.
Convention on Biological Diversity (1992)
The treaty for the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement
The global framework for tackling climate change, culminating in the Paris Agreement's goal of holding warming well below 2°C.
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers (1990)
The treaty protecting migrant workers and their families throughout the migration process, from recruitment to return.
Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations (1961, 1963)
The treaties codifying diplomatic immunities and the consular assistance every citizen may need when abroad.
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982)
UNCLOS, the 'constitution for the oceans', defines maritime zones and recognises the archipelagic state concept championed by Indonesia.
United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (2000)
The Palermo Convention and its protocols combat organised crime, human trafficking, migrant smuggling and illicit firearms trafficking.
United Nations Convention against Corruption (2003)
UNCAC is the only legally binding global anti-corruption treaty, covering prevention, criminalisation, international cooperation and asset recovery.
Convention against Torture (1984)
The treaty prohibiting torture absolutely, requiring states to prevent and criminalise it and never to return a person to a country where they risk torture.
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (1965)
ICERD obliges states to condemn and eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms and to promote understanding among all races.