Milestones in the defence of dignity and basic human rights in America

20 July 1500 Royal decree addressed to the King's retainer Pedro de Torres, ordering the release and repatriation of Indians brought to Spain from Hispaniola. The historian Altamira considered this document as the “first acknowledgement of the respect due to the dignity and freedom of all men, however ignorant and primitive they may be”.

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Milestones in the defence of dignity and basic human rights in America author:

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Charter of rights of the Indians according to the School of Salamanca author: Luciano Pereña Vicente

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The ICRC and the conflict in the former Yugoslavia author:

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Bosnia-Herzegovina — ICRC's solemn appeal to all Parties to the conflict author:

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Missions by the President author:

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Regulations for the Empress Shôken fund author:

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Recognition of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Red Cross Society author:

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National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The Yemenite Red Crescent Society author: Abdullah Hamoud Al-Khamissi

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Declaration by the Republic of Bolivia author:

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Accession of the Union of Myanmar to the Geneva Conventions author:

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Title article - 10-1992 author: Michael A. Meyer

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Title article - 10-1992 author: Jacques Meurant

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