基本説明
It covers a wide range of topics - from unfair detetion and torture to racism, rape and child soldiers.
Full Description
Human rights have become synonymous with legal, political, social and even economic justice - as a means of overcoming oppression and discrimination irrespective of nationality, class, creed, gender, ethnicity, or even ideological commitment. As global governments are increasingly using a threat of terrorism to tighten national security, this critical investigation reveals inequities within the various interpretations of human rights and their applications worldwide. It covers a wide range of topics - from unfair detention and torture to racism, rape and child soldiers - and is divided into seven key parts: State, identity and citizenship Judicial violations and legal restrictions Freedom of expression and censorship Conflict and migration Discrimination Women's rights Rights of the child.
Contents
Introduction Major Human Rights Conventions Part ICitizenship Part II: Judicial Violations & Legal Restrictions Torture Part III: Freedom Of Expression & Censorship Part IV: Conflict & Migration Part V: Discrimination Part VI: Women's Rights Part VII: Children's Rights Part VIII: Country Profiles & World Data Sources Index
