Human Rights Treaties (17 cards)

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

A 1966 treaty protecting civil and political rights.

Right to Privacy

Protection against arbitrary interference with personal life, family, home, and correspondence.

Freedom of Religion and Belief

The right to practice, change, or express religious beliefs without coercion.

Freedom of Expression

The right to seek, receive, and share ideas and information.

Freedom of Assembly

The right to gather peacefully with others.

Freedom of Association

The right to form and join groups, organizations, and associations.

Right to Participate in Public Affairs

The right to take part in government and political processes.

Right to Life

The right to not be arbitrarily deprived of one's life.

Freedom from Torture

Protection against torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.

Right to Fair Trial

The right to a fair and public hearing by an impartial tribunal.

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

A 1966 treaty protecting economic, social, and cultural rights.

Right to Health

The right to access healthcare and conditions necessary for physical and mental well-being.

Right to Education

The right to receive education without discrimination.

Right to Work

The right to freely choose and engage in employment.

Right to Social Security

The right to protection against economic insecurity.

Right to an Adequate Standard of Living

The right to sufficient food, clothing, housing, and living conditions.

Right to Strike

The right of workers to organize work stoppages in defense of their interests.