The official languages of the UN Secretariat of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights are English, French, and Spanish.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is a legally binding treaty that sets out the fundamental human rights that all people are entitled to, regardless of their race, sex, nationality, religion, or any other status.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights does not guarantee the right to own property. However, it does guarantee the right to the peaceful enjoyment of one's possessions.

The Human Rights Council is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It does this by reviewing reports from states parties and conducting investigations into allegations of human rights violations.

As of 2023, 173 states have ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Iran was the first country to ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, on 23 March 1975.

Palau was the most recent country to ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, on 28 September 2020.

The Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights allows individuals to petition the UN Human Rights Committee if they believe that their rights under the Covenant have been violated.

As of 2023, 126 states have ratified the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Mauritius was the first country to ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, on 12 December 1991.

Burkina Faso was the most recent country to ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, on 28 September 2020.

The Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights abolishes the death penalty.

As of 2023, 86 states have ratified the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Canada was the first country to ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, on 10 October 1990.

Uzbekistan was the most recent country to ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, on 28 September 2020.