The dataset contains a collection of international and regional frameworks aimed at protecting the rights and promoting the well-being of various cultural and social groups, particularly indigenous peoples and minority languages. Each entry provides key details about significant legal documents and conventions, including their principles and status in various regions and countries.
Framework Name | Type | Region | Year Established | Key Principles | Target Group | Status |
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United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples | International | Global | 2007 | Self-determination, Cultural integrity | Indigenous Peoples | Adopted |
International Labour Organization Convention 169 | International | Global | 1989 | Participation, Consultation | Indigenous Peoples | Ratified by 24 countries |
American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples | Regional | Americas | 2016 | Self-governance, Cultural preservation | Indigenous Peoples | Adopted |
European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages | Regional | Europe | 1992 | Language rights, Cultural identity | Minority Languages | In force |
Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Regional | Europe | 1995 | Cultural rights, Non-discrimination | National Minorities | In force |
UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions | International | Global | 2005 | Cultural diversity, Artistic freedom | All cultures | In force |
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights | Regional | Africa | 1986 | Collective rights, Economic and social development | Peoples | In force |
UN Indigenous Peoples' Partnership | International | Global | 2010 | Cohesion, Development | Indigenous Communities | Ongoing |
Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas | International | Global | 2018 | Food sovereignty, Land rights | Peasants | Adopted |
Rio Declaration on Environment and Development | International | Global | 1992 | Sustainable development, Public participation | Global Population | Adopted |
EU Framework for National Minorities | Regional | Europe | 1994 | Integration, Cultural identity | National Minorities | Ongoing |
UNESCO Recommendation on the Status of Teachers | International | Global | 1966 | Professional rights, Social status | Teachers | Adopted |
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer | International | Global | 1987 | Environmental protection, Sustainable practices | Global Population | In force |
Convention on Biological Diversity | International | Global | 1992 | Biodiversity protection, Indigenous Knowledge | All communities | In force |
UN World Conference on Human Rights | International | Global | 1993 | Promotion of human rights, Collective responsibility | All Peoples | Adopted |
Framework for Subregional Cooperation in the Promotion of Social Inclusion | Regional | Regional | 2012 | Social inclusion, Human rights | Marginalized groups | Ongoing |
Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence Against Women | Regional | Americas | 1994 | Gender equality, Protection of women | Women | In force |
UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage | International | Global | 1972 | Preservation, Cultural heritage | Cultural sites | In force |
UN Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons | International | Global | 1975 | Inclusion, Accessibility | Disabled persons | Adopted |
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | International | Global | 2006 | Equality, Participation | Disabled persons | In force |
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women | International | Global | 1979 | Gender equality, Empowerment | Women | Ratified by 189 countries |
ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work | International | Global | 1998 | Workers' rights, Social justice | All workers | Ongoing |
Convention on the Rights of the Child | International | Global | 1989 | Protection, Best interest of the child | Children | In force |
Universal Declaration of Human Rights | International | Global | 1948 | Fundamental freedoms, Human dignity | All individuals | Adopted |
OSCE Framework for Strengthening the Role of Youth in Political Processes | Regional | Europe | 2011 | Youth engagement, Political participation | Youth | Ongoing |
European Framework for Youth Policy | Regional | Europe | 2001 | Youth empowerment, Participation | Youth | Ongoing |
UN Resolution on the Rights of Peasants | International | Global | 2018 | Rights to land and resources | Peasants | Adopted |
Barcelona Declaration | Regional | Europe-Mediterranean | 1995 | Cooperation, Dialogue | Mediterranean Peoples | Adopted |
Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Americas | Regional | Americas | 1990 | Cultural rights, Land rights | Indigenous Peoples | Adopted |
Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Regional | Europe | 1995 | Cultural rights, Effective participation | National Minorities | In force |
UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights | International | Global | 2011 | Corporate responsibility, Human rights | All Peoples | Ongoing |
Child Rights International Network Framework | International | Global | 2016 | Child rights, Advocacy | Children | Ongoing |
African Union Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa | Regional | Africa | 2003 | Women's rights, Gender equality | Women | In force |
UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property | International | Global | 1970 | Cultural property protection | All cultures | In force |
Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families | International | Global | 1990 | Rights of migrants, Family unity | Migrant workers | In force |
ASEAN Human Rights Declaration | Regional | Southeast Asia | 2012 | Human dignity, Human rights | All ASEAN Peoples | Adopted |
Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War | International | Global | 1949 | Protection of civilians, Humanitarian law | Civilians in conflict | In force |
Framework for Community Engagement in Conservation and Development | International | Global | 2015 | Community involvement, Conservation | Local Communities | Ongoing |
UNESCO's International Fund for Cultural Diversity | International | Global | 2005 | Cultural funding, Diversity | Cultural sectors | Ongoing |
Framework Convention for the Protection of Traditional Knowledge | International | Global | 2021 | Cultural knowledge, Intellectual property | Indigenous Communities | Adopted |
United Nations Convention against Corruption | International | Global | 2003 | Anti-corruption, Rule of law | All Peoples | In force |
UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage | International | Global | 2001 | Cultural protection, Heritage preservation | Cultural sites | In force |
Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | International | Global | 1998 | Accountability, Justice | All peoples | In force |
Paris Agreement | International | Global | 2015 | Climate action, Environmental protection | Global Population | In force |
UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development | International | Global | 2015 | Sustainable development, Global partnerships | All peoples | Adopted |
Council of Europe Recommendation on the Human Rights of Minorities | Regional | Europe | 2010 | Minority rights, Non-discrimination | National Minorities | Ongoing |
Convention on the Rights of Older Persons | International | Global | Proposed | Rights of older persons, Inclusion | Older persons | Proposed |
Regional Framework for Action for the Promotion of the Rights of Children in the Pacific | Regional | Pacific | 2012 | Child rights, Regional collaboration | Children | Ongoing |
Global Compact for Migration | International | Global | 2018 | Migrant rights, Safe migration | Migrants | Ongoing |
Women, Peace and Security Agenda | International | Global | 2000 | Women's participation, Peacebuilding | Women | Ongoing |
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | International | Global | 1966 | Economic rights, Social justice | All individuals | In force |
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights | International | Global | 1966 | Civil rights, Political rights | All individuals | In force |
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights | Regional | Europe | 2000 | Fundamental rights, Dignity | EU residents | In force |
ASEAN Declaration on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Migrants | Regional | Southeast Asia | 2007 | Migrant rights, Protection | Migrants | In force |
Framework for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Asia | Regional | Asia | 2015 | Indigenous rights, Development | Indigenous Peoples | Ongoing |
Cotonou Agreement | Regional | Africa-Caribbean-Pacific | 2000 | Partnership, Development | ACP countries | In force |
UN Environmental Programme Framework for Global Environmental Governance | International | Global | 1972 | Environmental protection, Global governance | Global Population | Ongoing |
Council of Europe Framework for Social Cohesion Research | Regional | Europe | 2008 | Social cohesion, Community engagement | All communities | Ongoing |
UN Gender Equality Strategy | International | Global | 2016 | Gender equality, Empowerment | Women and girls | Ongoing |
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Pacific | Regional | Pacific | 2011 | Cultural rights, Self-determination | Indigenous Peoples | Adopted |
UN Guidelines on the Role of Prosecutors | International | Global | 1990 | Access to justice, Legal rights | All individuals | Ongoing |
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination | International | Global | 1965 | Racial equality, Non-discrimination | All races | In force |
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa | Regional | Africa | 2005 | Women's rights, Gender equality | Women | In force |
Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction | International | Global | 2015 | Disaster response, Global cooperation | All communities | Ongoing |
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Armed Conflict | International | Global | 2000 | Protection during conflict, Children's rights | Children in conflict | In force |
Model Framework for Community Resilience to Climate Change | International | Global | 2014 | Resilience, Climate adaptation | Local Communities | Ongoing |
ICCPR Optional Protocol No. 2 on the Abolition of the Death Penalty | International | Global | 1989 | Abolition of the death penalty, Human rights | All individuals | In force |
Framework for International Cooperation on Advanced Materials | International | Global | 2019 | Sustainability, Innovation | Research and Development sectors | Ongoing |
International Framework for Collaboration on Child Labor | International | Global | 2017 | Child rights, Labor rights | Children | Ongoing |
UNESCO Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education | International | Global | 2013 | Educational rights, Academic mobility | Students | In force |
UN Declaration on the Rights of Individuals Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities | International | Global | 1992 | Minority rights, Cultural heritage | Minorities | Adopted |
European Union Fundamental Rights Agency's Charter | Regional | Europe | 2007 | Rights protection, Advocacy | EU Citizens | Ongoing |
Regional Framework for Climate Change Adaptation Strategies | Regional | Southeast Asia | 2010 | Climate adaptation, Resilience | Southeast Asian communities | Ongoing |
Guiding Principles for the Protection of Human Rights in Business | International | Global | 2011 | Corporate responsibility, Human rights | All individuals | Ongoing |
Framework for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in COVID-19 Response | International | Global | 2020 | Disability rights, Health access | Disabled persons | Ongoing |
American Convention on Human Rights | Regional | Americas | 1969 | Human rights, Regional protection | All individuals | In force |
Global Framework for Water Security | International | Global | 2016 | Water access, Sustainability | Global Population | Ongoing |
Framework for Global Action on the Rights of Children in the Digital Environment | International | Global | 2021 | Digital rights, Child protection | Children | Ongoing |
International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance | International | Global | 2006 | Prevention of enforced disappearances, Justice | All individuals | In force |
Framework for Climate Change Awareness and Action | International | Global | 2018 | Climate education, Youth participation | Youth and communities | Ongoing |
Inter-American Democratic Charter | Regional | Americas | 2001 | Democracy, Human rights | All peoples | In force |
Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic | Regional | Arctic | 2019 | Self-determination, Cultural integrity | Arctic Indigenous Peoples | Proposed |
Framework for the Rights of the Child in the Context of the Climate Crisis | International | Global | 2021 | Child rights, Climate action | Children | Ongoing |
UNESCO Recommendation on Open Educational Resources | International | Global | 2015 | Access to education, Lifelong learning | Students and educators | Ongoing |
Framework for the Rights of Stateless Persons | International | Global | 2018 | Statelessness prevention, Human rights | Stateless persons | Ongoing |
International Framework for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services | International | Global | 2019 | Biodiversity protection, Ecosystem services | All communities | Ongoing |
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS Strategy | International | Global | 2016 | Health rights, Inclusion | Key populations | Ongoing |
Framework Convention for the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Military Operations | International | Global | 2019 | Cultural heritage protection, Armed conflict | Cultural sites | Adopted |
Joint African Union-UN Approach to Preventing Violent Extremism | Regional | Africa | 2016 | Peace and security, Human rights | Youth and communities | Ongoing |
Framework for the Cooperation of Peacekeepers and Local Communities | International | Global | 2017 | Community engagement, Safety | Local Communities | Ongoing |
Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage | International | Global | 2003 | Intangible cultural heritage, Protection | Cultures | In force |
Global Framework for Diversity and Inclusion in Sports | International | Global | 2018 | Equality in sports, Participation | All individuals | Ongoing |
Framework for the Rights of Refugees | International | Global | 2017 | Refugee rights, Protection | Refugees | Ongoing |
Framework for Addressing the Needs of Indigenous Youth | International | Global | 2019 | Youth empowerment, Cultural continuity | Indigenous Youth | Ongoing |
Framework for Cooperation in Education and Training for Health Workers | International | Global | 2018 | Health access, Training | Health workers | Ongoing |
Guiding Principles for Sustainable Tourism Development | International | Global | 2015 | Sustainable tourism, Community involvement | Tourism sectors | Ongoing |
Framework for Promoting Freedom of Expression and Information | International | Global | 2018 | Freedom of expression, Access to information | All individuals | Ongoing |
Universal Periodic Review on Human Rights | International | Global | 2006 | Human rights accountability, Reporting | All nations | Ongoing |
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Adolescents in Health Care | International | Global | 2020 | Health rights, Child welfare | Children | Ongoing |
Framework for Social Welfare Systems | International | Global | 2016 | Social rights, Equity | All individuals | Ongoing |
International Framework for Gender Responsive Commentary | International | Global | 2019 | Gender equality, Social justice | All individuals | Ongoing |
Global Framework for Energy Access | International | Global | 2018 | Energy rights, Sustainability | Global Population | Ongoing |
Framework for Promoting Equal Rights in Elections | International | Global | 2020 | Political rights, Participation | Marginalized groups | Ongoing |
UNHCR Global Action Plan on Refugee Education | International | Global | 2019 | Education access, Refugees | Refugees | Ongoing |
International Framework for the Protection of Cultural Landscapes | International | Global | 2021 | Cultural landscapes, Heritage conservation | Cultural sites | Proposed |
Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness | International | Global | 2005 | Aid effectiveness, Collaboration | Developing countries | In force |
Framework for Responsible Business Conduct | International | Global | 2018 | Business ethics, Corporate responsibility | All stakeholders | Ongoing |
Framework for Community Policing and Human Rights | International | Global | 2019 | Policing, Community safety | Local Communities | Ongoing |
Global Gender-based Violence Framework | International | Global | 2021 | Gender rights, Protection | Women and girls | Ongoing |
Framework for Assessing Human Rights Impact | International | Global | 2017 | Human rights impact assessments, Accountability | All stakeholders | Ongoing |
Framework Convention for Tobacco Control | International | Global | 2005 | Public health, Tobacco control | Global populations | In force |
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights,International" | Global | 2011 | Corporate responsibility, Human rights | All stakeholders | Ongoing | NaN |
Framework for Environmental Sustainability in Urban Development | International | Global | 2018 | Sustainable cities, Community participation | Urban population | Ongoing |