International human rights law

Type :

Presentation

Pages :

4 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

01/15/2009

Category :

Law & contracts

Sub category :

International law

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Summary :

Introduction.
States' obligations.
1. The article 26 explanation.
2. The Preamble of the Covenant.
3. The purpose of obligation.
The importance of monitoring.
1. The Economic and Social Council.
2. Articles 16 and 17 of the Covenant.
3. Strengthening the implementation of the international Covenant.
Conclusion.
Sources.

Abstract

Today, various international instruments allow for the protection and respect of human rights. Thus, the international Bill of rights is the basis composed by the Universal Declaration of human rights in 1948 and the two subsequent international Covenants of 1966. The United Nations, which is responsible for their implementation, refers to it as 'the ethical and legal basis for all the human rights work of the United Nations... the foundation upon which the international system for the protection and promotion of human rights has been developed' . Indeed, since its creation, the United Nations has tried to secure the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide. We can notice that the two Covenants deal with different rights in more details and provide a legally binding option. The General assembly agreed to the drafting of two distinct instruments to show a dual approach to human rights protection, but in a unite aim; that is why the two texts were requested to be presented at the same time, after a series of negotiations and consultations involving States, specialized agencies and NGOs.