International Standards
This webpage contains international standards (Non-treaty standards).
Freedom of Association
Non-treaty standards
Fundamental Principles on the Status of Non-governmental Organisations in Europe and Explanatory Memorandum (2002)
Date: 2005-12-13, en, pdf
Communication from the Commission: Towards a reinforced culture of consultation and dialogue - General principles and minimum standards for consultation of interested parties by the Commission (2002) (excerpt)
Date: 2004-12-16, en, pdf
The Legal Status of Non-Governmental Organisations and Their Role in a Pluralistic Democracy: Guidelines to promote the development and strengthening of NGOs in Europe (1998) (excerpt)
Date: 2004-12-15, en, pdf
ECOSOC Resolution 1296 on Arrangements for Consultation with Non-Governmental Organisations (1968) (excerpt)
Date: 2004-01-30, en, pdf
Charter of the United Nations (1945) (excerpt)
Date: 2004-01-30, en, pdf
ECOSOC Resolution on Consultative Relationship between the United Nations and Non-Governmental Organisations (1996) (excerpt)
Date: 2004-01-30, en, pdf
Renewing the United Nations: A Programme for Reform (Report of the Secretary General)
Date: 2004-01-30, en, pdf
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
Date: 2002-07-31, en, pdf
Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic Minorities (1993)
Date: 2002-07-31, en, pdf
Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action (1993)
Date: 2002-07-31, en, pdf