10 Most Important Post-World War II International Agreements

1. United Nations Charter (1945)

The founding document of the global organisation is aimed at maintaining international peace and security, promoting cooperation among nations, and addressing global issues such as human rights and development.

2. Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961)

It establishes regulations for the conduct and treatment of diplomats, fostering the cultivation of amicable relationships between nations.

3. Fourth Geneva Convention (1949)

It is one of the four Geneva Conventions adopted in 1949. It specifically addresses the protection of civilians during times of armed conflict and occupation.

4. Paris Peace Settlement (1947)

It was a series of agreements signed between defeated Axis powers and Allied powers to end World War II. They played a significant role in reshaping the post-war world order.

5. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)

It is a landmark international document under the auspices of UN, which protects fundamental human rights and freedoms for all individuals.

6. The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment on the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention)

The Genocide Convention seeks to prevent and punish the heinous crime of genocide, establishing it as a crime under international law.

7. Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness (1961 Convention)

It is aimed at preventing statelessness and ensuring that individuals have a recognised nationality and access to the rights associated with it.

8. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

It safeguards and promotes a wide range of civil and political rights for individuals, including the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to a fair trial, and more.

9. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESC)

It focuses on the protection of economic, social, and cultural rights, including the right to education, health, work, and an adequate standard of living, and more.

10. International Covenant on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination (ICERD)

It is aimed to combat and eradicate racial discrimination and promote equality among all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or national origin.