Legal Instruments

Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region

Lisbon, 11 April 1997

Convention on Technical and Professional Education
Paris, 10 November 1989

Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok, 16 December 1983

Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and other Academic Qualifications in Higher Education in the African States
Arusha, 5 December 1981

Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees concerning Higher Education in the States belonging to the European Region
Paris, 21 December 1979

Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees concerning Higher Education in the Arab States
Paris, 22 December 1978

International Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in the Arab and European States bordering on the Mediterranean
Nice, 17 December 1976

Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean
Mexico, D.F., 19 June 1974

Protocol Instituting a Conciliation and Good Offices Commission to be Responsible for Seeking the Settlement of any Disputes which may Arise between States Parties to the Convention against Discrimination in Education
Paris, 10 December 1962

Convention against Discrimination in Education
Paris, 14 December1960

Recommendations

Revised Recommendation concerning Technical and Vocational Education
2 November 2001

Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Personnel
11 November 1997

Recommendation on the Recognition of Studies and Qualification in Higher Education
13 November 1993

International Charter of Physical Education and Sport
21 November 1978

Recommendation on the Development of Adult Education
26 November 1976

Recommendation concerning Education for International Understanding, Co-operation and Peace and Education relating to Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
19 November 1974

Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers

5 October 1966

Recommendation concerning the Most Effective Means of Rendering Museums Accessible to Everyone

14 December 1960

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