Human rights are basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. Proponents of the concept usually assert that all humans are endowed with certain entitlements merely by reason of being human. Human rights are thus conceived in a universalist and egalitarian fashion. Such entitlements can exist as shared norms of actual human moralities as justified moral norms or natural rights supported by strong reasons or as legal rights either at a national level or within international law.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to international human rights: international human rights law why human rights have increasingly risen to world prominence what is being done about violations of human rights what is the role of national laws in human rights protection and what might be done to further promote the cause of international human rights so that everyone may one day have their rights respected regardless of who they are or where they live. Richly illustrated throughout with case studies and historical examples this book is the ideal introduction for all students of human rights.
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