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European Convention on Human Rights

International treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe


European Convention on Human Rights
European Convention on Human Rights

The Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms is a supranational international treaty designed to protect human rights and political freedoms throughout Europe. It was opened for signature on 4 November 1950 by the member states of the newly formed Council of Europe and entered into force on 3 September 1953. All Council of Europe member states are parties to the Convention, and any new member is required to ratify it at the earliest opportunity.

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