Research guides: International Human Rights: Ratification Information

UN Instruments

The page for each treaty-based UN Human Rights Body usually contains a link to ratification information. Below are some other resources for ratification status.

The United Nations Human Rights Treaties : Ratification status
Provides ratification information by treaty for state for UN human rights treaties. Note: Declarations and reservations are not reflected in the table. To find them, use the link below.
View Declarations and Reservations using the Status of Treaties section of the UN Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General
Treaty Body Document Search
This database was established to monitor the implementation of the principal UN human rights treaties. The database provides information on submission of reports by States, documents issued by the treaty bodies and reporting and ratification information. The documents are available as well as status and submission information. Documents can be accessed in a variety of ways (by treaty, country, symbol, etc.).

European Instruments

Council of Europe treaties page
Includes signature and ratification information on the same page as the text of the treaty

Inter-American Instruments

Basic Documents Pertaining to Human Rights in the Inter-American System
Signature and ratification information for many Inter-American human rights treaties.
Law Update page of the Inter-American Commission of Women
Contains status and ratification information for the Inter-American Convention the on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence Against Women.
Treaties and Agreements section of the OAS site

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