International human rights instruments are the treaties and other international texts that serve as legal sources for international human rights law and the protection of human rights in general. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights together with other international human rights instruments are sometimes referred to as the international bill of rights.

 Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of  race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other  status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from  slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to  work and education, and many more.  Everyone is entitled to these  rights, without discrimination.