International Human Rights
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈhjuːmən raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Fundamental rights and freedoms entitled to all individuals universally, recognized and protected under international law.
International human rights prohibit torture and guarantee freedom of expression.
- (n.) A body of law comprising treaties, conventions, and customary practices that safeguard universal entitlements of dignity, equality, and justice.
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is a key instrument of international human rights law.
Forms
- international human rights
- international human right
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Commentary
The term encompasses both the substantive rights themselves and the body of international legal instruments and principles protecting those rights.
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