The concept that nations have the right to govern themselves and determine their own destiny without interference from other nations or organisations.
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NGOs
Non Government Organisations: Independent non- profit groups which report on worldwide human rights.
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IGOs
Inter Governmental Organisations: An international institution made up of member states.
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ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: An international treaty where states are obliged to respect individual's civic and political rights.
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ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: An international treaty where states are obliged to respect an individual's economic, social and cultural rights.
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The 3 documents that make up the International Bill of Rights
UDHR ICCPR ICESCR
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Ratify
The process of a state formally approving a treaty and making it legally binding.
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Implied Rights
The rights which are implied/suggested in a text.
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Sanctions
Restrictions placed on the government of a state by the international community; usually includse travel and trade restrictions.
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Bilateral Agreement
An international agreement between two nation states.
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Multilateral Agreement
An international treaty between 3 or more nation states.
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UDHR
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Adopted in 1948 by the UN. Outlines 30 rights.
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Inherent
Essential to common humanity.
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State
A government and the people it governs; a country.
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Nation
A people who share a common heritage, language and culture.
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UNGA
United Nations General Assembly
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UNSC
United Nations Security Council
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UNHRC
United Nations Human Rights Council
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OHCHR
Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights
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ICJ
The International Court of Justice
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ICC
International Criminal Court
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Human Trafficking/Slavery
The commercial movement of human beings.
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Asylum Seeker
Seeking safety/refuge but not officially determined to be a refugee.
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Refugee
A person who is officially recognised as someone who needs protection or safe haven.
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R2P
Responsibility to Protect
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ILO
International Labour Organisation
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ICRC
International Committee of the Red Cross
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International Humanitarian Law
A body of international law developed from the Geneva and Hague conventions that deals with the conduct of states and individuals during armed conflict
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Veto
The right to reject a decision or proposal made by a lawmaking body
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