International Human Rights Law and Diplomacy

Description

This thoroughly revised second edition of Kriangsak Kittichaisaree's incisive book provides a unique and contemporary insight into the ways in which international human rights laws function in a real world context. Leaning on more than three decades of experience as professor, ambassador and international judge, Kittichaisaree demonstrates how power, diplomacy, tactics and processes operate within the human rights system.

Adopting a comprehensive approach, chapters cover the treatment of human rights in all major cultures, religions, ideologies and global regions, and assess the competence of all relevant international institutions. Kittichaisaree examines new and challenging human rights dimensions including the changing geopolitical landscape, the sea and cyberspace. For this new edition, he also brings to the fore the interconnectedness of human rights with global pandemics and climate change.

A vital resource for students and scholars of human rights across the fields of public international law, politics and international relations, this book is also useful reading for government officials and practitioners working with NGOs.

Table of Contents

Part I: Features and Operation of International Human Rights Law — 1. Introduction to International Human Rights Law and Diplomacy. 2. Human Rights Universalism: Myth or Reality? 3. United Nations Human Rights System: Clash of Politics, Idealism and Law. 4. Regional Human Rights Mechanisms: Tailor-Made for the Locals? 5. International Human Rights Treaty Obligations: Is Everyone Protected? 6. Complying with and Enforcing Human Rights Obligations. Further chapters address emerging dimensions including climate change (Ch. 10) and global pandemics (Ch. 11). Appendix: Treaty Body Monitoring Procedures.

Keywords

international human rights law, diplomacy, United Nations human rights system, regional human rights mechanisms, human rights treaties, climate change and human rights, global pandemics

Target Audience

Students and scholars of human rights, public international law academics, politics and international relations researchers, government officials, NGO practitioners

Genre

Law, Human Rights, International Law, Diplomacy, Political Science

Q&A

Q: Where can I buy International Human Rights Law and Diplomacy?
A: You can order this book, 2nd Edition, directly from CLNZ Books at clnzbooks.com, with worldwide shipping and secure payment by credit card or PayPal.

Q: What does this edition add?
A: New coverage of the interconnectedness of human rights with global pandemics and climate change, alongside the changing geopolitical landscape, the sea and cyberspace.

Q: Who is this book for?
A: Students and scholars of human rights, public international law academics, and NGO practitioners.

Q: What perspective does the author bring to this book?
A: More than three decades of experience as a professor, ambassador and international judge, showing how power, diplomacy, tactics and processes actually operate within the human rights system.

Q: Does the book cover regional human rights mechanisms?
A: Yes — a dedicated chapter examines regional human rights mechanisms alongside the United Nations human rights system and international treaty obligations.

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