POLI 150 Unit 12 Vocab

Human rights

The rights possessed by all individuals by virtue of being human, regardless of their status as a citizen of particular states or members of a group or organization

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

A declaration, adopted by the UN General Assembl in 1948, that is defined as a “common standard of achievement for all peoples” and forms the foundation of modern human rights law

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

The agreement, completed in 1966 and in force from 1976, that details the basic civil and political rights of individuals and nations. The ICCPR and ICESCR together are known as the “twin covenants”.

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

The agreement, completed in 1966 and in force from 1976, that specifies the basic economic, social, and cultural rights of individuals and nations The ICCPR and ICESCR together are known as the “twin covenants”.

International Bill of Rights

The UDHR, ICCPR, and ICESCR collectively. Together, these three agreements form the core of the international human rights regime.

Nonderogable rights

Rights that cannot be suspended for any reason, including in cases of social or public emergency

Prisoners of conscience

Individuals imprisoned solely for the peaceful expression of their beliefs. The term was coined by the human rights organization Amnesty International.