Diplomacy & Politics Glossary
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6 termsIndigenous Peoples’ Rights
Rights recognizing the cultural, land, and self-determination claims of indigenous peoples under international law.
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
An autonomous organ of the Organization of American States that promotes and protects human rights in the Americas.
Inter-American Court of Human Rights
A regional human rights court that adjudicates alleged violations of the American Convention on Human Rights among member states.
Inter-State Complaint Mechanism
A procedure allowing one state to bring alleged human rights violations by another state before a regional human rights body.
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
A multilateral treaty protecting fundamental civil and political rights like freedom of speech and fair trial.
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)
A treaty recognizing rights related to work, education, health, and an adequate standard of living.
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2 termsUnited Nations Human Rights Committee
A treaty body monitoring implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its state parties.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
A foundational UN document adopted in 1948 outlining fundamental human rights standards globally.