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Human Rights |
The rights posse by all individuals by virtue of being human, regardless of their status as citizens of particular states or members of a group or organization. |
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) |
Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, this declaration defines a "common standard of achievement for all peoples" and forms the foundation of modern human rights law. |
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International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) |
The agreement completed in 1966 and in force in 1976 that details the basic civil and political rights of individuals and nations. |
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International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) |
The agreement completed in 1966 and in force in 1976 that specifies the basic economic, social, and cultural rights of individuals. |
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International Bill of Rights |
Refers collectively to the UDHR, the ICCPR and the ICESCR. together, these agreements form the core of the International Human Rights Regime. |
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Nonderogable Rights |
Rights that cannot be suspended for any reason, including at times of public emergency. |
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Prisoners of Conscience (POCs) |
A label coined and used by the human rights organization Amnesty International to refer to individuals imprisoned solely because of the peaceful expression of their beliefs. |
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International Criminal Court (ICC) |
A court of last resort for human rights cases that possesses jurisdiction only if the accused is a national of a state party, the crime took place on the territory of a state party, or the UNSC has referred the case of a prosecutor. |
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Individual Petition |
A right that permits individuals to petition appropriate international legal bodies directly if they believe a state has violated their rights. |
