17. Strengthening National Human Rights Protection

2006 ◽  
pp. 283-296
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Rights Protection ◽  
Rights Protection ◽  
National Human

The Covenants

2019 ◽  
pp. 396-412
Author(s):  
Bertrand G. Ramcharan
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Social Rights ◽  
Political Rights ◽  
Human Rights Protection ◽  
Cultural Rights ◽  
Rights Protection ◽  
Universal Language ◽  
National Human ◽  
Treaty Body

The adoption of the International Covenants on Civil and Political Rights and Economic and Social Rights in 1966 heralded a new international order grounded in human dignity and freedom. They have contributed to the emergence of a common universal language of human rights and offered a protection shield to millions of people worldwide. However, ideals of the UN Charter, of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and of the Covenants are widely flouted. In calling for a modernized approach to human rights protection, this chapter calls for moving beyond a formal, diplomatic ritualism. The concrete application of the Covenants requires that states adhere to their reporting obligations under the treaties, that the treaty body mechanisms pay more attention in the future to urgent, preventive measures to the poorest and most vulnerable sections of population and that national human rights mechanisms be created in each state with the capacity to effectively promote and protect human rights. In doing so, greater attention must be placed on economic, social, and cultural rights.

scholarly journals Žmogaus teisės Lietuvoje: Lietuvos gyventojų lygybės ir diskriminacijos suvokimas Europos kontekste

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 176-192
Author(s):  
Alina Žvinklienė
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Public Life ◽  
Institutional Context ◽  
The State ◽  
Human Rights Protection ◽  
Rights Protection ◽  
National Human ◽  
Case Violation ◽  
State Of Art

Santrauka. Lygybė – vienas esminių demokratijos principų. Atskleidus tam tikros šalies gyventojų lygybės suvokimą galima svarstyti ir demokratizacijos raidą šalyje. Straipsnyje, remiantis tarptautinių kiekybinių tyrimų duomenimis, nagrinėjamas dabartinis Lietuvos gyventojų lygybės ir jos pažeidimo – diskriminacijos – suvokimas bei pažeistų teisių atkūrimo galimybės. Teigiama, kad lygybės ir diskriminacijos suvokimui turi įtakos valstybinės lygybės politikos tęstinumas ir jos aktualinimas žiniasklaidoje, pasitikėjimas institucijų galimybėmis daryti įtaką individualiems ketinimams atkurti pažeistas teises.Reikšminiai žodžiai: žmogaus teisės, lygybė, diskriminacija, moterys, institucijos.Key words: human rights, equality, discrimination, women, institutions.ABSTRACT  Human Rights in Lithuania: the Perception of Equality and Discrimination among Lithuanians in European contextAny concept of democracy emphasizes the equality of all citizens in their right to participate in public life. Nowadays, Human rights are an indicator of implementation of the principle of equality in public life. The state recognizing Human rights disclaims inequality and in that case violation of equal Human rights and opportunities, i.e. discrimination is illicit. Detection of public perception of equality and discrimination and opportunities to restore the violated rights as well gives possibility to discuss the process of democracy in a state. In the article the presented research deals with a legal and institutional context of Human rights protection in Lithuania, a state of art in the national Human rights research from sociological point of a view and the resent quantitative comparative data of EU‘s „Eurobarometer“. Pastaba. Straipsnis parengtas pagal Lietuvos mokslo tarybos finansuojamą projektą Demokratizacijos procesų Lietuvoje reprezentacijos individualioje sąmonėje. Projekto numeris LMT SIN-03-2012. 

Changing Modalities: Implementing Human Rights Obligations in Ireland after the Good Friday Agreement

2001 ◽  
Vol 70 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 1-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Civil Rights ◽  
European Convention ◽  
Human Rights Protection ◽  
Good Friday ◽  
Rights Protection ◽  
The North ◽  
National Human ◽  
Good Friday Agreement ◽  
Definition Of

AbstractThe Good Friday Agreement is transforming the model for implementing human rights in Ireland, aligning the protection of civil rights and liberties in the State more closely with the broader human rights movement in Europe and throughout the rest of the world. This article examines the orchestrated model for protecting human rights which emerges from four of the main human rights commitments undertaken by the Irish government in the Good Friday Agreement. These are: the definition of self-determination and abandonment of the Irish constitutional claim to the six counties of Northern Ireland, the guarantee of the `parity of rights' between the North and South of Ireland, the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms into Irish law, and the creation of a national Human Rights Commission. This orchestrated framework for human rights protection in Ireland offers a unique model for implementing international human rights obligations in an advanced democracy.

Universal declaration of human rights as a source of universal international legal standards of human rights

2020 ◽  
pp. 36-42
Author(s):  
Uliana Kuzenko
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Legal Basis ◽  
International Human Rights ◽  
Human Rights Protection ◽  
Rights Protection ◽  
Legal Standards ◽  
International Human

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to analyze the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as an international legal instrument, which for the first time formulated the foundations of modern democratic status of a human being and its fundamental rights and freedoms. Methodology. The methodology involves a comprehensive study of theoretical and practical material on the subject, as well as a formulation of relevant conclusions and recommendations. During the research, the following methods of scientific cognition were used: dialectical, terminological, formal and logical, systemic and functional. Results. The study found that the main features of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a source of international legal mechanism for the protection of human rights are: 1) it is a fundamental, foundational and universal international human rights act of the United Nations; 2) it establishes a system of fundamental human rights; 3) it defines a common system of fundamental international human rights standards; 4) it determines the principles of legal identity of a human being; 5) it determines the fundamental basis and principles of international legal regulation in the field of human rights protection; 6) it acts as an international legal basis for the adoption of the latest legislation on human rights protection; 7) it acts as an international legal basis for the codification of human rights legislation. Scientific novelty. The study found that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights points to the natural origin of human rights, which must be binding on all States and for the whole population, regardless of citizenship, in order to ensure the human rights protection in a democratic and rule-of-law State. Practical importance. The results of the study can be used to improve Ukrainian legislation on human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Making Human Rights a Reality

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilie M. Hafner-Burton
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
International Law ◽  
World Population ◽  
International Human Rights Law ◽  
Legal Norms ◽  
Human Rights Protection ◽  
National Human ◽  
The World ◽  
Protection Of Human Rights ◽  
National Human Rights Institutions

In the last six decades, one of the most striking developments in international law is the emergence of a massive body of legal norms and procedures aimed at protecting human rights. In many countries, though, there is little relationship between international law and the actual protection of human rights on the ground. This book takes a fresh look at why it's been so hard for international law to have much impact in parts of the world where human rights are most at risk. The book argues that more progress is possible if human rights promoters work strategically with the group of states that have dedicated resources to human rights protection. These human rights “stewards” can focus their resources on places where the tangible benefits to human rights are greatest. Success will require setting priorities as well as engaging local stakeholders such as nongovernmental organizations and national human rights institutions. To date, promoters of international human rights law have relied too heavily on setting universal goals and procedures and not enough on assessing what actually works and setting priorities. This book illustrates how, with a different strategy, human rights stewards can make international law more effective and also safeguard human rights for more of the world population.

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