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International laws for the protection of human rights, confronting war crimes, genocide, terrorism, and media crimes in supporting terrorism

International agreements

The Four Geneva Conventions (1949)

These conventions are considered fundamental pillars of international humanitarian law. They regulate the protection of civilians, the wounded, the sick, and prisoners of war during armed conflicts. The conventions set clear limits on the use of force and guarantee inalienable rights for the victims.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)

This document is considered the foundational charter of human rights. It emphasizes human dignity and equal rights, forming the basis for many international agreements and laws.

The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998)

It established the International Criminal Court and defined its jurisdiction to prosecute perpetrators of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression.

United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (2000)

Also known as the Palermo Convention, it aims to enhance international cooperation to combat organized crime, including terrorism, human trafficking, and money laundering, by establishing unified legal frameworks.

The Two Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions (1977)

They expanded the scope of protection provided by the Geneva Conventions, especially concerning internal conflicts and the protection of civilians. They also included new restrictions on the means and methods of warfare.

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948)

It defines the crime of genocide and obliges states to prevent it and punish its perpetrators, even in times of peace. It is considered one of the oldest legal documents against mass crimes.

Security Council Resolutions

Resolution 1373 (2001)

It obliges states to prevent the financing of terrorism and criminalize support for terrorists. This resolution is considered one of the most important tools established by the United Nations in the fight against terrorism by criminalizing all forms of financial or logistical support to terrorist groups.

Resolution 1267 (1999) and 2253 (2015)

They establish a sanctions regime against individuals and entities associated with terrorism, such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS. These sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans, and arms embargoes against the concerned individuals and entities.

Resolution 2396 (2017)

It focuses on preventing the cross-border travel of terrorists and criminalizing logistical support for them. The resolution requires countries to cooperate jointly to prevent foreign fighters from crossing borders to join terrorist groups.

Resolution 2178 (2014)

It criminalizes the support of individuals for foreign fighters or the promotion of extremist ideologies. The resolution requires countries to take legal measures against individuals who contribute to supporting extremist fighters.