Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

Every term you need — from Model UN procedure to international law, economics, and political theory. Clear definitions, real examples, and cross-linked concepts.

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Human Rights Treaty Body

An expert committee established under a human rights treaty to monitor state compliance and review individual complaints.

Law & Rights

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Individual Complaint Mechanism

A procedure allowing individuals to bring alleged human rights violations to regional or international treaty bodies for investigation and remedy.

Law & Rights

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Treaty Body

A committee of independent experts monitoring implementation of core international human rights treaties by states parties.

Law & Rights

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United Nations Human Rights Committee

A treaty body monitoring implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its state parties.

Law & Rights

Universal Periodic Review

A mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council that reviews the human rights records of all UN member states every few years.

Law & Rights