International Covenant on Civil And Political Rights
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is a treaty that commits its parties to promoting the civil […]
Human Rights Law
International human rights law is governed by a series of human rights conventions and instruments. Once a country becomes a party to a convention, it is legally obligated to respect those rights. It must ensure that its national legislation is compatible with promoting and protecting the rights specified in these conventions. Iran is a party to five of the nine “core” human rights conventions. UN-housed human rights conventions and instruments can be found here.
International Covenant, on Economic Social, and Cultural Rights
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) is a treaty that commits its parties to protect and
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, while not a treaty binding at its inception, represents the first global expression of
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
The Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) promotes the eradication of practices that deprive individuals
Convention on the Rights of the Child
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC, CROC, or UNCRC) is a human rights treaty that defines the
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is a international human rights treaty intended to promote and