Human Rights and Development Cooperation

A collection of flashcards focused on vocabulary related to human rights and international law, designed to aid in understanding key concepts in preparation for exams.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

A fundamental document that establishes the fundamental rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled.

International Public Law

A body of law governing the legal relations between nations, including treaties, customary laws, and principles recognized by civilized nations.

Customary International Law

Rules that arise from a general practice accepted as legally binding, independent from treaty law.

Geneva Conventions

A set of treaties establishing international legal standards for humanitarian treatment in war.

Human Rights Instruments

Documents that outline the rights and protections afforded to individuals under international law, including treaties and customary laws.

First Generation Rights

Civil and political rights that focus on individual freedoms and limit state power.

Second Generation Rights

Social, economic, and cultural rights that ensure access to basic social services and opportunities.

Third Generation Rights

Solidarity rights that address collective rights of communities, such as the right to development and the right to a healthy environment.

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

An international treaty aimed at protecting some of the most fundamental human rights, such as rights to life, freedom of expression, and fair trial.

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

An international treaty that guarantees rights related to work, social security, family, and an adequate standard of living.

Human Rights Committee

A body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the ICCPR by its state parties.

Accountability Mechanisms in Human Rights

Systems established to monitor compliance with human rights obligations, including treaties and NGOs.

International Criminal Court (ICC)

A court established to prosecute individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action

A document from 1993 affirming that the promotion and protection of human rights is a legitimate concern of the international community.

Optional Protocol

Additional legal documents that supplement treaties, providing mechanisms for addressing complaints about violations.