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Putting the pieces of human rights policy together

  • Recognizing
    human rights
    problems
  • Establishing
    accountability for
    human rights abuse
  • Thinking
    about
    the future
  • Developing
    methods of
    research and
    advocacy
  • Making
    international
    human rights
    policy decisions

Human Rights Glossary

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

ICCPR – International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. A core human rights treaty that together with the UDHR and the ICESCR comprise the bedrock of international human rights law. It commits ratifying countries to respect, protect and fulfill civil and political rights. Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1966 and in force since 1976.

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Human Rights Policy Resources

  • Core Human Rights Treaties and Monitoring Bodies
  • UN Special Procedures
  • UN Treaty Collection
  • Universal Human Rights Instruments

Human Rights: From Practice to Policy

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