Human Rights / Democracy
General Information
- United Nations
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
U.S. Reports
Articles
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Tracing the History of Human Rights
From the desire of the spirit to recognized law -
The Birth and Development of Human Rights in the United States
How human rights standards developed in the United States -
How Human Rights Became an International Issue
The evolution of worldwide standards for human rights -
Efforts Continue To Keep the World Focused on Human Rights
Recent developments on human rights demonstrate ongoing global commitment
Independent Reports
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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
International Human Rights Instruments
Civil Society