Modernizing the UN human rights system / by Bertrand G. Ramcharan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ramcharan, B. G., author.

Series:

International studies in human rights, 0924-4751 ; volume 127.

International studies in human rights, 0924-4751 ; volume 127

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United Nations. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

United Nations.

International law and human rights.

International human rights courts.

Human rights.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 pages).

Other Title:

Modernizing the United Nations human rights system

Modernising the UN human rights system

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill Nijhoff, [2019]

Summary:

The universal protection of human rights remains the core challenge of the United Nations if it is to achieve its mission of a world of peace, development and justice. Yet, at a time of seismic changes in the world, when shocking violations of human rights are taking place world-wide, the UN human rights system is in need of urgent modernization. This book, written by a foremost scholar-practitioner who previously exercised the functions of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, advances a series of ideas to modernize the UN protection system. Among a dozen key proposals are that the UN human rights system should help alleviate the plight of the poorest, pay greater attention to the national protection system of each country, and establish a World Court on Human Rights that can deal with countries which grievously violate human rights. Unlike other texts that have focused on those topics, this book not only provides comprehensive analysis but, crucially, offers practical and workable solutions based on the author's significant expertise and experience. Scholars, practitioners, and students of international human rights will benefit immensely from its analysis, insights, perspectives, and proposals. It is a salutary contribution on the 75th anniversary of the UN (2020).

Contents:

Preliminary Material

Introduction

Philosophy, Perspectives and Strategy

The UN Human Rights System: A Sunflower

The Plight of the Poorest

The World of the Future: The Human Rights Component of a Global Watch over Human Security

Preventing Gross Violations of Human Rights: A UN World Report on National Protection and Prevention Systems

A Standing Security Council Item on Human Rights and International Peace and Security

Refocusing the Human Rights Council, its Special Procedures and its Universal Periodic Review

Synergizing Treaty Implementation with the UPR Process

Establishing a World Court against Gross Violations of Human Rights

Periodic Youth Assemblies in Support of the Universality of Human Rights

Strengthening International Human Rights Law

The International Court of Justice as Authoritative Arbiter over International Human Rights Law within the UN System

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9789004387348 (ebook)

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004387348 DOI