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The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is a key human rights treaty that protects fundamental freedoms and civil liberties, ensuring individuals' rights to life, freedom of speech, fair trials, privacy, and protection from torture, arbitrary detention, and discrimination. Adopted by the UN in 1966 and in force since 1976, it binds state parties to uphold these rights and allows individuals to seek redress for violations through national courts or, in some cases, the UN Human Rights Committee (HRC). The ICCPR also includes provisions on non-discrimination, political participation, and the protection of vulnerable groups, reinforcing the universal principles of human dignity and justice.