The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is a key international treaty adopted by the United Nations in 1966. It aims to protect the civil and political rights of individuals, ensuring freedoms such as speech, assembly, and religion. The ICCPR obligates its signatory countries to respect and uphold these rights for all people within their jurisdiction. The ICCPR is part of the broader International Bill of Human Rights, which includes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Countries that ratify the ICCPR are required to report on their compliance and are subject to review by the Human Rights Committee.