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प्रश्न
What were the International Convention of Human Rights?
उत्तर
On 16th December 1966 the General Assembly adopted and opened for signatures, ratification and accession of three International Covenants on Human Rights:
(i) International Convention on Civil and Political Rights.
(ii) International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural rights.
(iii) The optional protocol to the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights.
Based on Universal Declaration of Human Rights the covenants were submitted to UN members for ratification after approved by General Assembly in 1976. They were ratified by 35 States and came into effect in 1976. The second protocol came into force in 1991. Together they constituted the International Bill of Human Rights. Both the covenants have force of law and are binding on ratifying countries.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
With reference to the United Nations and its related agencies, answer the following questions:
State the composition of the International Court of Justice.
Explain with reasons whether the following statement is true or false.
A resolution can be passed even if China exercises its veto power.
Explain the following concept.
UNICEF
What did the Declaration on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination stand for?
What steps have been taken for protecting Women’s Rights?
What functions are to be performed by the High Commissioner Office on Human Rights?
Mention any four political rights and social rights each, in context to the Human Rights.
When does the session of the Security Council take place?
What are the qualifications for election as a Judge in the International Court of Justice?
Is the International Court of Justice open to individuals?
