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... Whereas prostitution and the accompanying evil of the traffic in persons for the purpose of prostitution are incompatible with the dignity and worth of the human person and endanger the welfare of the individual, the family and the community, Whereas, with respect to the suppression of the traffic in women and children, the following international instruments are in force: ...


... Until such notification is made by a State, its existing procedure in regard to letters of request shall remain in force. ...


... The present Convention shall come into force on the ninetieth day following the date of deposit of the second instrument of ratification or accession. ...
... For each State ratifying or acceding to the Convention after the deposit of the second instrument of ratification or accession, the Convention shall enter into force ninety days after the deposit by such State of its instrument of ratification or accession. ...


... After the expiration of five years from the entry into force of the present Convention, any Party to the Convention may denounce it by a written notification addressed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. ...


... (b) Of the date on which the present Convention will come into force in accordance with article 24; ...