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  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights

      Article 1 All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. Article 2 Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without […]

  • International Human Rights Law

    Contents of International Human Rights Law Contents of this subject matter include: The concept of human rights: universalism and cultural relativism International and regional human rights systems Human rights law beyond treaties Human rights treaties and derogation State responsibility and […]

  • International Human Rights Law

    Contents of International Human Rights Law Contents of this subject matter include: The concept of human rights: universalism and cultural relativism International and regional human rights systems Human rights law beyond treaties Human rights treaties and derogation State responsibility and […]

  • Universalism

    In relation to the universalism and constitutional law, Matthias Mahlmann[1] made the following observation: The concept of universalism is used in various contexts and with different meanings. Its use is not limited to the sphere of ethics and law. In law, universalism can have a formal […]

  • Commission on Human Rights

    Introduction to the Commission on Human Rights The Commission on Human Rights is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council. The Charter of the United Nations specifies that the Council “shall set up Commissions in the economic and social field and for the promotion of human […]

  • Human Rights

    Introduction to Human Rights "Since World War II international law has become increasingly concerned with the protection of human rights. It has provided improved procedures for that purpose within the UN. This new emphasis has also been manifested in the adoption by the UN of the […]

  • Human Rights

    Introduction to Human Rights "Since World War II international law has become increasingly concerned with the protection of human rights. It has provided improved procedures for that purpose within the UN. This new emphasis has also been manifested in the adoption by the UN of the […]

  • Human Rights During the Arab Spring

    Promotion of Human Rights During the Arab Spring in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See discussion in sections A.3.d. and A.3.e. supra regarding actions taken to respond to the human rights crises […]

  • Human Rights During the Arab Spring

    Promotion of Human Rights During the Arab Spring in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See discussion in sections A.3.d. and A.3.e. supra regarding actions taken to respond to the human rights crises […]

  • Human Rights Defenders

    Human Rights Defenders in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Human Rights Defenders: On March 8, 2013, Ambassador Donahoe delivered the statement for the United States at a general debate at the 22nd session of the HRC on resolutions concerning both human […]

  • Us Universal Periodic Review

    United States Universal Periodic Review in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): We have found the Universal Periodic Review a useful tool to assess how the U.S. country can continue to improve in […]

  • Us Universal Periodic Review

    United States Universal Periodic Review in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): We have found the Universal Periodic Review a useful tool to assess how the U.S. country can continue to improve in […]

  • Human Rights Council Resolution

    Human Rights Council Resolution in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 17, 2011, the United States joined consensus on the Human Rights Council resolution "Promotion of the enjoyment of […]

  • Universal Periodic Review

    U.S. Universal Periodic Review In relation to the international law practice and U.S. Universal Periodic Review in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: International Human Rights About this subject: Human Rights Council . Note: there is detailed […]

  • Universal Periodic Review

    U.S. Universal Periodic Review In relation to the international law practice and U.S. Universal Periodic Review in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: International Human Rights About this subject: Human Rights Council . Note: there is detailed […]