Review:
Human Rights Treaties
overall review score: 4.5
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Human rights treaties are international agreements that outline the rights and freedoms that every individual is entitled to.
Key Features
- Promotes and protects human rights
- Provides a framework for holding governments accountable
- Sets standards for treatment of individuals
Pros
- Ensures basic human rights for all individuals
- Creates a universal standard for human rights protection
- Encourages countries to improve their human rights records
Cons
- Enforcement mechanisms can be weak or ineffective
- Compliance with treaties by states is voluntary and may not always be followed