Overview of International Human Rights Treaties and the U.S. Government
Three human rights treaties have been ratified by and are in force in the U.S.:
1. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - In force 1976. Ratified by U.S. 1992
2. Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment - In force 1987. Ratified by U.S. 1994
3. International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination - In force 1969. Ratified by U.S. 1994.
Six human rights treaties not yet ratified by U.S.
1. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - In force 1976. Not yet ratified by U.S.
2. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women - In force 1981. Not yet ratified by U.S. (Beth: link to CEDAW story noted in table of contents)
3. Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) - In force 1990. Not yet ratified by U.S.
4. Convention on the Protection of the Rights of all Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families - In force 2003. Not yet ratified by U.S.
5. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - In force 2008. Not yet ratified by U.S.
6. International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance - Adopted by General Assembly 20 December 2006. The treaty will enter into force following the 20th ratification.