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UN human rights covenants mark 60 years
Original: The Covenants at 60: Defending a promise of justice and safety
The two International Covenants on Civil and Political Rights and on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, adopted in 1966, have reached their 60th anniversary. The UN Human Rights Office is marking the milestone by urging governments to renew the promise the treaties embody: that every person is entitled to justice, dignity and safety. Rights advocates note the anniversaries come amid ongoing conflicts, shrinking civic space and pressure on international institutions, making the covenants' guarantees a renewed subject of debate.
Why now: The two core human rights covenants are marking their 60th anniversary, prompting the UN and rights groups to reaffirm their commitments.
United NationsUN Human Rights OfficeInternational Covenant on Civil and Political RightsInternational Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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