Conventions

International conventions are subject to ratification, acceptance, or accession by States. They define rules with which the States undertake to comply. Member states who sign or agree to abide by the convention are added to the list of state parties.

On this page you will find all Conventions and Agreements of a Standard-Setting Nature adopted either by the General Conference or by intergovernmental conferences convened solely by UNESCO or jointly with other International Organizations.

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International conventions are subject to ratification, acceptance, or accession by States. They define rules with which the States undertake to comply. Member states who sign or agree to abide by the convention are added to the list of state parties.

On this page you will find all Conventions and Agreements of a Standard-Setting Nature adopted either by the General Conference or by intergovernmental conferences convened solely by UNESCO or jointly with other International Organizations.
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