Human rights are inalienable entitlements; they constitute the ground-rules for human development. As such, the ‘dignity and worth’ of the human person is to be regarded as both a means and an end of development. Without respect for the dignity and worth of all members of the human family, any efforts whether in the field of international peace and security or in that of economic, social and cultural development cannot possibly succeed. The success of human rights, and, more in general, of the ideal of freedom, justice and peace in the world can only be accomplished through the joint endeavours of governments, international and regional organizations, academic institutions, civil society, media and the private sector. The purpose of this book is to make assessments of what had been achieved in the human rights arena by the end of the second millennium, and to reflect on contemporary challenges, prospects and tasks ahead. It will be a highly informative reference tool for students and teachers of human rights courses, non-governmental agencies, human rights workers, and all others who are concerned with the issues of human rights.
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