European Union - Election observation missions2019-09-252019-09-252015-08-069789163314797http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/224751International standards for elections stem from political rights and fundamental freedoms established by universal and regional treaties and political commitments. These provide a basis for the assessment of election processes by both international and domestic election observers. The principal universal legal instruments are the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), much of which has the force of international customary law, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which has been signed and ratified by over 160 States and is legally binding on all ratifying countries. In addition to having legal force, these instruments have strong political and moral force. Other universal treaties also provide standards for the conduct of elections. These include the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPWD).Pages: 206engWith permission of the license/copyright holderdemocracyhuman rightsGood governancepeacekeepingsecurityelection observationelectionGlobal ethicsPolitical ethicsGovernance and ethicsDevelopment ethicsCommunity ethicsLifestyle ethicsSocial ethicsSexual orientation/genderMinority ethicsBook