Question

Which instrument is not a core international Human Rights instrument?

• A. Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1990
• B. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1976
• C. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, 1979
• D. Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, 1948

Hint:

Core human rights treaties focus on the protection of fundamental freedoms; genocide prevention is under international criminal law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding "core" instruments.
The UN recognizes nine core international human rights treaties, which include CRC, ICCPR, and CEDAW.
Step 2: Checking the given options.
(a) CRC — core treaty.
(b) ICCPR — core treaty.
(c) CEDAW — core treaty.
(d) Genocide Convention — important, but primarily an international criminal law treaty, not part of the nine core HR treaties. \[ \boxed{(d)} \]