Model legislation has been developed to surmount the imperfection of the present criminal and civil legislation and/or to improve existing laws about domestic violence. It is developed for legislative bodies and organizations supporting the adoption of gender specific and comprehensive legislation in the sphere of domestic violence.

Proclaimed by the resolution 3318 (XXIX) of the General Assembly dated December 14, 1974.

States - participants of the present Convention according to the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations consider that recognition of dignity, equal and integral rights of all members of the society - are the basis for securing of freedom, justice and peace on Earth.

Opened for signing and ratification by the resolution 1763 A (XVII) of the General Assembly dated November 7, 1962. Coming into force: December 9, 1964 according to the article 6.

Approved December 14, 1960 by the General Conference of the Organization of the United Nations on education, science and culture at the 11th session. Coming into force: May 22, 1962 according to the article 24.

Approved June 25, 1958 by the 42nd Session of the General Conference of the International Labour Organization. Coming into force: June 15, 1969 according to the article 8.

Open to signing and ratification by the resolution 1040 (XI) of the General Assembly dated January 29, 1957. Coming into force: August 11, 1958 according to the article 6.

Opened to signing and ratification by the resolution 640 (VII) of the General Assembly dated December 20, 1952. Coming into force: July 7, 1954 according to the article VI.

Approved June 29, 1951 by the 34th Session of the General Assembly if the International Labour Organization. Coming into force: May, 23 1953 according to the article 6.