This publication brings together some of the most important conventions, treaties, declarations and recommendations in the field of victims’ rights. It aims to ... » 

This publication brings together some of the most important conventions, treaties, declarations and recommendations in the field of victims’ rights. It aims to show the commitments that Governments have made, and to encourage States to comply with these important standards if they have not done so already. It is also intended as a tool for Governments, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, victim rights advocates, service providers, individual citizens and international organizations such as the United Nations, European Union and the Council of Europe. «