International Human Rights entris consider the historical and contemporary influences on the development of International Human Rights and will proceed to cover the United Nations human rights system, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Charter and subsequent treaties and conventions in addition to customary international legal rules governing this increasingly important and rapidly evolving area. Major consideration is devoted to the monitoring and enforcement of human rights norms as well as discussion of the controversial issues that dominate the subject. Various approaches to human rights are explored and examined from the perspectives of the United States, Europe, and the Developing World.
World Summit For Social Development in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The United States joined consensus on United Nations General Assembly resolution 66/125, "Implementation of the Outcome of […]
Health Care in the CEDAW Article 12: of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) stipulates, in relation to Health Care, that all countries are required to eliminate discrimination in the field of health care. Women should be ensured equal access […]
Protocol and the Treaties of the European Union Description of Protocol provided by the European Union Commission: The term "protocol" is used for agreements less formal than those entitled "treaty" or "convention". The term could be used to cover the following […]
Economic Rights, Social Rights, Cultural Rights in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On March 24, 2011, Michael H. Posner, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, […]
Right to Development in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the right to development by a vote of 154 in favor, 6 […]
Freedom of Association in Constitutional Law From the Comparative Constitutions Project: Freedom of association is the right to meet and interact freely, without the interference of the state or others. This is slightly different than freedom of assembly, because assembly refers to the ability […]
The Legal History of Islamic Law in Iran This section provides an overview of Islamic Law in Iran Iran in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration […]
Civil Society in Election Law Associations, organisations and unions that are active in public affairs and constitute an independent counterforce to the powers that be. In democracies, all persons have a right to participate in public affairs, including in civil society activities and, through […]
The Legal History of Justice, Equity, and Good Conscience This section provides an overview of Justice, Equity, and Good Con-science Justice (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Justice means: expanding equity, sustaining outcomes over time and respecting human rights and other […]
Georgia in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, the United States continued to support the Geneva Discussions and the efforts of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe […]
Hazardous Waste in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The United States joined consensus on United Nations Human Rights Council resolution 18/11, "Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the […]
WHEN BRITISH LAWYER CHRISTOPHER EADES arrived at Louisiana's oldest prison, the State Penitentiary at Angola, he found abominable food, sweltering heat, and inmates who feared for their lives. Literacy and education were minimal. One prisoner could name his birth date but not his age. Others […]
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 […]
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 […]
Self-Determination Right of Self-Determination Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Self-Determination, H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss – 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Self-Determination, […]
Definition of United Nations Charter Within the context of international human rights, the following is a brief meaning of united nations charter: Initial document of the UN setting forth its goals, functions, and responsibilities; adopted in San Francisco in 1945. Resources See Also Human Rights
Introduction to Nationality Nationality, in law, condition or status of belonging to, or having legal identity with, a nation or state. In various political systems a distinction is made between nationality and citizenship; the latter represents a higher political status, usually involving […]
Freedom of Expression in Election Law A universal right that includes freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art or through any other media of a person's choice. This freedom […]
Climate Change in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): For discussion of issues relating to climate change generally, see information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration in this legal […]
Introduction to Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Assembly, the right of people to gather together peaceably. Freedom of assembly is related to freedom of religion and freedom of speech, as well as the right to petition (formally request) the government to change its policies. Together these […]
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (iccpr) in Election Law The ICCPR builds on the right to political participation by further detailing the requirements associated with elections that are a key part of this right. Article 25 of the ICCPR has been referred to as 'the […]
United States Remarks at the General Assembly in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 27, 2011, U.S. Representative to ECOSOC Frederick D. Barton addressed the plenary meeting of the United […]
Political Theory: The State Introduction to State The central concern of political theorists throughout history has been the theory of the state. Plato contributed to the founding of this theory in his discourse the Republic, which attempted to reconcile moral theory and political practice by […]
Concept of Reservation Reservation may be defined as: In the U.S., a reservation is an area of land managed by a Native American tribe under the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Because of past land allotments (for example, under the Dawes Act of 1887) some reservations are fragmented, with […]
Ahmed v Magan in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On March 15, 2011, the United States submitted a statement of interest in a case in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Ahmed […]
Definition of Natural Rights Within the context of international human rights, the following is a brief meaning of natural rights: Rights that belong to people simply because they are human beings. Resources See Also Human Rights
Assembly In relation to the international law practice and Assembly in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: International Human Rights About this subject:
Under this topic, in the Encyclopedia, find out information on: Race Durban […]
Definition of Civil and Political Rights Within the context of international human rights, the following is a brief meaning of civil and political rights: The rights of citizens to liberty and equality; sometimes referred to as first generation rights. Civil rights include freedom to worship, […]
Main source: Campbell, Kenneth, "Legal Rights", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Spring 2011 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = . Legal rights are, clearly, rights which exist under the rules of legal systems. They raise a number of different philosophical issues. (1) […]
Free, Prior and Informed Consent in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On May 12, 2011, U.S. Representative to the International Finance Corporation ("IFC") Ian Solomon delivered a statement […]
Convention on The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (cedaw) in Election Law CEDAW (1979) commits the signatory states to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and to support their full development in all political, economic, social, cultural and civil […]
Definition of Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) Within the context of international human rights, the following is a brief meaning of intergovernmental organizations (igos): Organizations sponsored by several governments that seek to coordinate their efforts; some are regional (e.g., the […]
June 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 Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on "Human rights, sexual orientation and […]
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"): It is essential that human rights protections be extended to all members of society. We too often see situations […]
Summary of Treaty
Treaty in International Law A formal, written compact entered into by sovereign nations. Customarily, an agreement provides that the treaty will not come into force until it has been ratified, i.e., approved by each government in accordance with its respective […]
Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In October 2011, the United States presented an intervention at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee […]
Moral Rights and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Moral Rights: An artist's ability to control use of creative works such as books and films, even after relinquishing […]
Oas Resolution on the Draft Inter-american Convention Against Racism in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 7, 2011, the General Assembly of the Organization of American States ("OAS") […]
Independent Expert's Mission to the United States in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): As the report points out, there are considerable challenges that exist, such as in replacing aging […]
General Assembly Resolution in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 15, 2011, the United States joined consensus on a resolution adopted by the Third Committee of the United Nations General […]
United States Initiatives to Protect the Human Rights of LGBT Persons in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The fourth issue is what history teaches us about how we make progress towards rights for […]
Special Session on Syria in August (17th Special Session) in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Another Special Session on Syria convened in August. On August 22, 2011, Ambassador Donahoe addressed the […]
The "istanbul Process" to Implement Resolution 16/18 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 15, 2011, Secretary Clinton met with Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic […]
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On a number of occasions in 2011, the United States reaffirmed its support for the United Nations […]
Cruel and Unusual Punishment Introduction to Cruel Punishment Cruel and Unusual Punishment, penalty or sum of penalties that would amount to torture or inhumanity. It also refers to punishment that is so disproportionate to the offense that it shocks the moral sense of the community." (1) […]
Definition of Collective Rights Within the context of international human rights, the following is a brief meaning of collective rights: The rights of groups to protect their interests and identities. Related Fields Related topics include: Community Find this subject in this World legal […]
Economic Rights, Social Rights, Cultural Rights in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Our government's commitment to provide for the basic social and economic needs of the U.S. people is clear, and […]
Definition of Member States Within the context of international human rights, the following is a brief meaning of member states: Countries that are members of the United Nations. Resources See Also Human Rights
In relation to the international law practice and Assembly in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: International Human Rights About this subject:
Under this topic, in the Encyclopedia, find out information on Resolutions on Rights of the Child. […]
Structure of the United Nations: General Assembly Introduction to United Nations General Assembly The General Assembly is made up of all 192 member countries, each with one vote. It undertakes all major discussions and decisions about UN actions. It is like a global town hall, providing a […]