Human Rights - Key Legislation

Question 1

ICCPR

Answer 1

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights:
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is a multilateral treaty that commits nations to respect the civil and political rights of individuals, including the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process and a fair trial.

Question 2

ICESCR

Answer 2

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 16 December 1966

Question 3

ILO

Answer 3

The International Labour Organization is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards. Founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations, it is one of the first and oldest specialized agencies of the UN.

Question 4

UNDRIP

Answer 4

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People:
The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a legally non-binding resolution passed by the United Nations in 2007.

Question 5

UDHR

Answer 5

Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
The main instrument of the inalienable and indivisible rights of all mankind. It was the first comprehensive and explicit statement designed specifically for the creation of a universal standard regarding the recognition and protection of human rights