Treaty Bodies

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Which UN body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)?

  1. Human Rights Council

  2. International Court of Justice

  3. Human Rights Committee

  4. Security Council


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Human Rights Committee is the treaty body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the ICCPR. It consists of 18 independent experts elected by the States parties to the Covenant.

What is the primary function of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)?

  1. Monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

  2. Promoting gender equality and women's rights

  3. Investigating individual complaints of discrimination

  4. Providing technical assistance to States parties


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary function of CEDAW is to monitor the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. It reviews reports submitted by States parties and makes recommendations for improving the implementation of the Convention.

Which treaty body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)?

  1. Committee on the Rights of the Child

  2. Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

  3. Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

  4. Committee against Torture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Committee on the Rights of the Child is the treaty body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the CRC. It reviews reports submitted by States parties and makes recommendations for improving the implementation of the Convention.

What is the role of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) in the international human rights system?

  1. Monitoring the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

  2. Promoting economic and social development

  3. Investigating individual complaints of violations of economic and social rights

  4. Providing technical assistance to States parties


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CESCR is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. It reviews reports submitted by States parties and makes recommendations for improving the implementation of the Covenant.

Which treaty body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD)?

  1. Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

  2. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

  3. Committee against Torture

  4. Committee on Enforced Disappearances


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is the treaty body responsible for monitoring the implementation of CERD. It reviews reports submitted by States parties and makes recommendations for improving the implementation of the Convention.

What is the purpose of the Committee against Torture (CAT)?

  1. Monitoring the implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

  2. Investigating individual complaints of torture

  3. Providing technical assistance to States parties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CAT has a broad mandate that includes monitoring the implementation of the Convention against Torture, investigating individual complaints of torture, and providing technical assistance to States parties.

Which treaty body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)?

  1. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

  2. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

  3. Committee on the Rights of the Child

  4. Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the treaty body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the CRPD. It reviews reports submitted by States parties and makes recommendations for improving the implementation of the Convention.

What is the role of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) in the international human rights system?

  1. Monitoring the implementation of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

  2. Investigating individual complaints of enforced disappearances

  3. Providing technical assistance to States parties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CED has a broad mandate that includes monitoring the implementation of the Convention, investigating individual complaints of enforced disappearances, and providing technical assistance to States parties.

Which treaty body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers and Their Families (CMW)?

  1. Committee on Migrant Workers

  2. Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

  3. Committee on the Rights of the Child

  4. Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is the treaty body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the CMW. It reviews reports submitted by States parties and makes recommendations for improving the implementation of the Convention.

What is the purpose of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Indigenous Peoples (CEDIP)?

  1. Monitoring the implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

  2. Investigating individual complaints of discrimination against indigenous peoples

  3. Providing technical assistance to States parties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CEDIP has a broad mandate that includes monitoring the implementation of the Declaration, investigating individual complaints of discrimination against indigenous peoples, and providing technical assistance to States parties.

Which treaty body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)?

  1. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

  2. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

  3. Committee on the Rights of the Child

  4. Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the treaty body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the CRPD. It reviews reports submitted by States parties and makes recommendations for improving the implementation of the Convention.

What is the role of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) in the international human rights system?

  1. Monitoring the implementation of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

  2. Investigating individual complaints of enforced disappearances

  3. Providing technical assistance to States parties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CED has a broad mandate that includes monitoring the implementation of the Convention, investigating individual complaints of enforced disappearances, and providing technical assistance to States parties.

Which treaty body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers and Their Families (CMW)?

  1. Committee on Migrant Workers

  2. Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

  3. Committee on the Rights of the Child

  4. Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is the treaty body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the CMW. It reviews reports submitted by States parties and makes recommendations for improving the implementation of the Convention.

What is the purpose of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Indigenous Peoples (CEDIP)?

  1. Monitoring the implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

  2. Investigating individual complaints of discrimination against indigenous peoples

  3. Providing technical assistance to States parties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CEDIP has a broad mandate that includes monitoring the implementation of the Declaration, investigating individual complaints of discrimination against indigenous peoples, and providing technical assistance to States parties.

Which treaty body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)?

  1. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

  2. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

  3. Committee on the Rights of the Child

  4. Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the treaty body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the CRPD. It reviews reports submitted by States parties and makes recommendations for improving the implementation of the Convention.

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