Contemporary human rights ideas / Bertrand G. Ramcharan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ramcharan, B. G.

Series:

Global institutions series

Routledge global institutions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human rights.

Human rights--International cooperation.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 192 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2008.

Summary:

The vindication of human rights is a critical challenge of a new century. Yet, there is much contestation over rights in a globalizing, post-9/11 world, as human rights ideas come into contact with different cultures and with societies in varying stages of development. Leaders of government and civil society, and the academic world, are in need of policy and normative frameworks for treading the way forward in responding to these global challenges.

Written by a former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (2003-4), this book is a much needed, short and accessible introduction to the foundational human rights ideas of our times and shows that every government is under international obligation to respect and uphold universal human rights.

In developing this argument, Bertrand G. Ramcharan answers the following questions: Where have rights come from? Have different societies contributed to the development of ideas of law, justice, and rights? Who determines what a right is? What does it mean that all are entitled to enjoy rights equally under international law? What does the concept of international protection of human rights mean and who can implement it? How can we advance the quest for justice for the victims of gross violations of human rights?

Contents:

History : shared heritage, common struggle

Human rights in the world community

International obligation

Universality

Equality

Democracy

Development

International cooperation and dialogue

Protection

Justice, remedy, and reparation

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [162]-178) and index.

ISBN:

9780415774567

041577456X

9780415774574

0415774578

9780203928400

0203928407

OCLC:

176648877

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