Abstract
This paper delves into the historical background, policy implications, and recommendations concerning the United States' non-ratification of crucial international human rights treaties. The UN treaties analyzed include the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Despite being a global hegemon, the United States' refusal to ratify these treaties raises questions about its commitment to human rights and international cooperation. Through examining historical and current rationales, alongside the potential impacts of ratification, this paper argues for the necessity of the United States accepting these treaties, emphasizing the benefits they offer domestically and internationally.
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Winton, Kenzie R.
(2024)
"Policy Implications and Recommendations Concerning the United States’ Non-ratification of International Human Rights Treaties,"
Pepperdine Policy Review: Vol. 16, Article 9.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/ppr/vol16/iss1/9
