CYC 602 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Nonpartisanism, Protocol I, Protocol Ii

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Created by the general assembly of the un on december 10th 1948 as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and nations. Spell out basic civil, economic, social, and cultural rights that all human beings should enjoy. Composed of the unhr, the international covenant on civil and political rights, Optional protocols, and the international covenant on economic, social and cultural rights. Led to the adoption of variations of legislation declaring fundamental human rights within each country, as well as other instruments of justice that are region-specific or otherwise domestic laws. International human rights law lays down obligations which states are bound to respect. States assume obligations and duties to respect fundamental human rights. All teaties are enforced at the local levels. Respect for the dignity and worth of each person. These rights are the most basic, such as right to life. Human rights allow us to respect eachother, and everyone has human rights across religions, nations, or other statuses.

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