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	International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) was adopted on 2 November 1973 at IMO and covered pollution by oil, chemicals, harmful substances in packaged form, sewage and garbage.
		The Protocol of 1978 relating to the 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (1978 MARPOL Protocol) was adopted at a Conference on Tanker Safety and Pollution Prevention in February 1978 held in response to a spate of tanker accidents in 1976-1977.
		In addition, in the 1973 Convention, the maximum quantity of oil permitted to be discharged on a ballast voyage of new oil tankers was reduced from 1/15,000 of the cargo capacity to 1/30,000 of the amount of cargo carried.
	www.imo.org /Conventions/contents.asp?doc_id=678&topic_id=258 (6539 words)

	ILO - International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour:Text of the Convention
		The formal ratifications of this Convention shall be communicated to the Director-General of the International Labour Office for registration.
		The Director-General of the International Labour Office shall communicate to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, for registration in accordance with article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations, full particulars of all ratifications and acts of denunciation registered by the Director-General in accordance with the provisions of the preceding Articles.
		At such times as it may consider necessary, the Governing Body of the International Labour Office shall present to the General Conference a report on the working of this Convention and shall examine the desirability of placing on the agenda of the Conference the question of its revision in whole or in part.
	www.ilo.org /public/english/standards/ipec/ratification/convention/text.htm (1467 words)

	OHCHR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		This Convention shall not apply to a person who is recognized by the competent authorities of the country in which he has taken residence as having the rights and obligations which are attached to the possession of the nationality of that country.
		This Convention shall be opened for signature at Geneva on 28 July 1951 and shall thereafter be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
		This Convention shall be open for signature on behalf of all States Members of the United Nations, and also on behalf of any other State invited to attend the Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Status of Refugees and Stateless Persons or to which an invitation to sign will have been addressed by the General Assembly.
	www.unhchr.ch /html/menu3/b/o_c_ref.htm (3707 words)

	The Convention
		This Convention shall be ratified and the instruments of ratifications shall be deposited with the Government of the United States of America.
		The Convention shall bear the date on which it is opened for signature and shall remain open for signature for a period of fourteen days thereafter.
		Paragraph 1 of Article V of the 1946 Whaling Convention shall be amended by deleting the word "and" preceding clause (h), substituting a semicolon for the period at the end of the paragraph, and adding the following language: "and (i) methods of inspection".
	www.iwcoffice.org /commission/convention.htm (1658 words)

	IMO, International Convention On Salvage, 1989
		This Convention shall be open for signature at the Headquarters of the Organization from 1 July 1989 to 30 June 1990 and shall thereafter remain open for accession.
		This Convention shall enter into force one year after the date on which 15 States have expressed their consent to be bound by it.
		As soon as this Convention enters into force, a certified true copy thereof shall be transmitted by the Depositary to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.
	www.jus.uio.no /lm/imo.salvage.convention.1989/doc.html (3148 words)

	The International Convention against Transnational Organized Cri
		The Convention represents a major step forward in the fight against transnational organized crime and signifies the recognition of UN Member States that this is a serious and growing problem that can only be solved through close international cooperation.
		The Convention, concluded at the 10th session of the Ad Hoc Committee established by the General Assembly to deal with this problem, is a legally binding instrument committing States that ratify it to taking a series of measures against transnational organized crime.
		The Convention deals with the fight against organized crime in general and some of the major activities in which transnational organized crime is commonly involved, such as money laundering, corruption and the obstruction of investigations or prosecutions.
	www.unodc.org /unodc/crime_cicp_convention.html (1091 words)

	Convention on the Rights of the Child (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The Convention is the most universally accepted human rights instrument in history — it has been ratified by every country in the world except two — and therefore uniquely places children centre-stage in the quest for the universal application of human rights.
		States that are party to the Convention are obliged to develop and undertake all actions and policies in the light of the best interests of the child.
		The Convention on the Rights of the Child is the first legally binding international instrument to incorporate the full range of human rights — civil and political rights as well as economic, social and cultural rights.
	www.unicef.org /crc/crc.htm (505 words)

	Index
		To the International Whistlers Convention (IWC), held annually the third or fourth week of April in the historic town of Louisburg, North Carolina, USA, the world's whistling capital.
		The Convention, Music Festival, International School for Whistlers, and International Whistlers Museum are all sponsored by the Franklin County Arts Council, an honored member of the State of North Carolina Arts Council System, and officially supported by the County of Franklin, the town of Louisburg, and Louisburg College (founded in 1779).
		Other events to follow are International Whistling Competition of adults, teenagers, and children, receptions, banquets, whistlers museum tours, and ending on Sunday with whistling at churches and sanctuaries.
	www.whistlingiwc.com (183 words)

	NY International Numismatic Convention
		The New York International Numismatic Convention is the United States’ most prestigious numismatic event targeting the needs of the world and ancient numismatic communities.
		The Convention Chairman is responsible for the overall operation of the New York International Numismatic Convention, including booth sales and dealer space assignments.
		The New York International Numismatic Convention is held at one of New York’s finest and most luxurious hotel properties, the fabled Waldorf Astoria.
	www.nyinc.info (1633 words)

	OHCHR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The provisions of this Convention are without prejudice to the provisions of any other international instrument or national law which prohibits cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment or which relates to extradition or expulsion.
		A State Party to this Convention may at any time declare under this article that it recognizes the competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications to the effect that a State Party claims that another State Party is not fulfilling its obligations under this Convention.
		A State Party to this Convention may at any time declare under this article that it recognizes the competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications from or on behalf of individuals subject to its jurisdiction who claim to be victims of a violation by a State Party of the provisions of the Convention.
	www.unhchr.ch /html/menu3/b/h_cat39.htm (4545 words)

	International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
		This Convention shall be open to accession by any State referred to in article 17, paragraph 1, of the Convention.
		For each State ratifying this Convention or acceding to it after the deposit of the twenty-seventh instrument of ratification or instrument of accession, the Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the date of the deposit of its own instrument of ratification or instrument of accession.
		A reservation incompatible with the object and purpose of this Convention shall not be permitted, nor shall a reservation the effect of which would inhibit the operation of any of the bodies established by this Convention be allowed.
	www.hri.org /docs/ICERD66.html (3260 words)

	Lions Clubs - Convention
		Although we had hoped that the 2006 International Convention in New Orleans could proceed as planned, the enormous destruction sustained by Hurricane Katrina makes it impossible to hold our convention in New Orleans next summer.
		Plans are already underway to rebuild the city and we look forward to holding our international convention in New Orleans in the years ahead.
		The Seaport District, home of the new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, boasts some of the country's most famous waterfront seafood restaurants and some of the freshest seafood in the world.
	www.lionsclubs.org /EN/content/news_convention.shtml (337 words)

	Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide - International Conventions
		The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) was open for signature in December, 1982, and came into force on November 16, 1994.
		International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage (Brussels 1971)
		International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (London 1996)
	www.admiraltylawguide.com /interconv.html (1619 words)

	International Humanitarian Law - UN Convention on Mercenaries 1989
		International Convention against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries, 4 December 1989.
		1.A mercenary, as defined in article 1 of the present Convention, who participates directly in hostilities or in a concerted act of violence, as the case may be, commits an offence for the purposes of the Convention.
		The original of the present Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, who shall send certified copies thereof to all States.
	www.icrc.org /ihl.nsf/0/647811bc19797fdfc125641f002d2c7e?OpenDocument (2125 words)

	UNODC - International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages
		This Convention shall not apply where the offence is committed within a single State, the hostage and the alleged offender are nationals of that State and the alleged offender is found in the territory of that State.
		Nothing in this Convention shall be construed as justifying the violation of the territorial integrity or political independence of a State in contravention of the Charter of the United Nations.
		The original of this Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the United Nations, who shall send certified copies thereof to all States.
	www.unodc.org /unodc/terrorism_convention_hostages.html (1964 words)

	Info on the Genocide Convention - Prevent Genocide International
		The Convention entered into force for Sudan on 11 January 2004 in accordance with its article XIII.
		The final text of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was adopted on December 9, 1948 by the 3rd U.N. General Assembly, meeting in Paris.
		Among these features were: inclusion of political and linguistic groups in the list of protected groups, definitions of cultural genocide, provisions for suppression of preparations for genocide, provisions on universal jurisdiction and for an international criminal tribunal.
	www.preventgenocide.org /law/convention (512 words)

	ICCA - Home
		ICCA's network of suppliers to the international meetings industry spans the globe, with members in almost 80 countries.
		International meeting planners can rely on the ICCA network to find solutions for all their event objectives: venue selection; technical advice; assistance with delegate transportation; full convention planning or ad hoc services.
		This website is designed to meet the needs of both ICCA members and international meeting planners, and is part of ICCA's commitment to create a dynamic international community for the meetings industry where long-term business relationships will develop and prosper.
	www.iccaworld.com (198 words)

	Eighth International Convention a Showcase for Diversity
		The council is elected every five years and this year's International Convention was the eighth since 1963, when the Universal House of Justice was first elected.
		"The International Convention is the culmination of a distinctive electoral process that combines administrative and religious elements," said Albert Lincoln, Secretary-General of the Bahá'í International Community.
		They have twelve months to prepare themselves for the heavy responsibility of voting for the individuals indicated by their own conscience alone, without any electioneering or even a slate of candidates.
	www.onecountry.org /e101/e10107as.htm (501 words)

	Sweet Adelines International
		Sweet Adelines International will not use any of the hotel properties designated for evacuees.Space is currently being booked in 2,000 hotel rooms located in the downtown convention area for Sweet Adeline convention attendees.
		Attendees planning to attend the International convention in Detroit are encouraged to contact their airlines or travel agents immediately.
		If you opt to not attend the international convention in Detroit, and would like a full refund on your all-event ticket and/or Showcase ticket, send a request in writing via fax, e-mail (lana@sweetadelineintl.org) or mail (attention Lana Clark).
	www.sweetadelineintl.org /neworleans.cfm (1226 words)

	PDAC International Trade Show & Investors Exchange
		Since its inception in 1932, the annual convention of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada has been a gathering place for people and companies involved in the search and development of new mineral deposits.
		Today, the PDAC International Convention, Trade Show and Investors Exchange has become the most important event in the world of exploration, bringing together a wide-range of players involved in the field from all over the globe.
		PDAC invites policy and technical papers for presentation during the Open Session at the 2006 Convention.
	www.pdac.ca /pdac/conv (151 words)

	CPTech's Page on the Hague Convention on Jurisdiction and Foreign Judgments in Civil and Commercial Law
		Convention of 30 June 2005 on choice of court agreement.
		Ottawa meeting on Electronic Commerce and International Jurisdiction, Summary of discussions, prepared by Catherine Kessedjian with the co-operation of the private international law team of the Ministry of Justice of Canada (pdf format).
		It was hoped that this convention would be an essential part of the future growth of the global economy and a cornerstone of a more harmonized worldwide civil justice structure.
	www.cptech.org /ecom/jurisdiction/hague.html (4683 words)

	International Law
		International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
		Statute of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
		Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts (Protocol I) Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts (Protocol II)
	www.ohchr.org /english/law (1371 words)

	Rainy Lake - International Falls, Minnesota - Home of Voyageurs National Park, Grand Mound History Center, Koochiching ...
		International Falls, Ranier, Rainy Lake and Rainy River serve as the northern gateway to Voyageurs National Park – Minnesota’s only national park.
		International Falls, Ranier, Rainy Lake, Rainy River and Koochiching County are situated in scenic Northern Minnesota, 295 miles north of the Twin Cities.
		Rainy River – another world-class fishery – the source of the river begins near International Falls and flows west.
	www.rainylake.org (203 words)

	Phi Theta Kappa - International Honor Society of the Two Year College
		International Vice President Uses Poetry to Raise Funds for Hurricane Relief
		Since August 29, three major hurricanes have struck the Gulf Coast, causing widespread destruction in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
		The Honors Study Topic brings important issues to the forefront and encourages Phi Theta Kappans to examine how these issues affect their lives.
	www.ptk.org (402 words)

	International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The States Parties shall carry out their obligations under this Convention in a manner consistent with the principles of sovereign equality and territorial integrity of States and that of non-intervention in the domestic affairs of other States.
		Nothing in this Convention shall affect other rights, obligations and responsibilities of States and individuals under international law, in particular the purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, international humanitarian law and other relevant conventions.
		Nothing in this Convention entitles a State Party to undertake in the territory of another State Party the exercise of jurisdiction or performance of functions which are exclusively reserved for the authorities of that other State Party by its domestic law.
	www.un.org /law/cod/finterr.htm (3745 words)

	BOMA.org - Home Page
		BOMA International has taken action in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to provide aid to the commercial real estate industry in their recovery effort by assembling the Hurricane Katrina Resource Center.
		We are accepting donations through the BOMA International Foundation to provide financial support to those regions ravaged by the storm.
		Through the BOMA International Foundation, 100% of all contributions that are received and earmarked for this tragic event will be used to aid local members in the affected areas with any support that they need
	www.boma.org (525 words)

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