International Human Rights Treaties and Conventions

Question 1

What are the International Human Rights Treaties and Conventions?

Answer 1

Represents basic human rights - covers civil, political, cultural, economic, and solidarity rights.

Question 2

What is the International Convenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)?

Answer 2

1976 - commits parties to respect civil and political rights - includes: rights of an individual to life, freedom of assembly, electoral rights, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, fair trial

Question 3

What is the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)?

Answer 3

1976 - works towards granting economic, social, and cultural rights. - includes: labour rights, right to self-determination, freedom from discrimination on the basis of race, colour, sex, language, political and other opinion

Question 4

What is the United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)?

Answer 4

1989 - Protection of children’s rights