Human Right
After World War II, concerns regarding Human rights was high.
June 1946- Commission on Human Rights(CHR) was established by UN-ECOSOC.
Feb 1947- Universal Declaration of Human Rights Drafting Committee(chaired by Eleanor Roosevelt)
10 Dec 1948- Universal Declaration of Human Rights(UDHR) was adopted by UNGA(during third session) at Paris, France
UDHR sets out a common standard of human rights for people worldwide
1966- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights(ICCPR) + International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights(ICESCR)
Was adopted by UNGA.
UDHR + ICCPR + ICESCR = International Law on Human Rights
India has ratified both treaties ICCPR + ICESCR and is a member of UDHR
25 June 1993- World Conference on Human Rights(Vienna, Austria)
Vienna declaration and Program of Action
20 Dec 1993- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, also known as the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) with Hq at Geneva, Switzerland
Was established based on the recommendation of World Conference on Human Rights(Vienna, Austria)
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