THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW IN PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS
Keywords:
International law, Human rights, Climate change, Climate refugees, Accountability, Rule of lawAbstract
This thesis examines the role of international law in protecting human rights in a world marked by complexity and diversity. It traces the foundation of modern human rights law to documents such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and explores subsequent treaties and conventions, emphasizing the comprehensive protection they offer across civil, political, economic, social, and cultural dimensions. The thesis highlights the challenges faced in contemporary human rights law, including authoritarian regimes, armed conflicts, and emerging issues like climate change. It discusses a case study of climate refugees to illustrate the gaps in current legal frameworks. Additionally, the thesis proposes avenues for enhancing the role of international law in protecting human rights, such as strengthening compliance mechanisms, promoting accountability, addressing structural injustices, and fostering international cooperation. In conclusion, it underscores the importance of reaffirming commitment to human rights principles and collective action to build a more just and equitable world for all individuals.
References
Alston, Philip, and Goodman, Ryan. "International Human Rights Law." Oxford Bibliographies, Oxford University Press, 2019.doi:10.1093/obo/9780199796953-0277
Donnelly, Jack. "Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice." 3rd ed., Cornell University Press, 2013.
Henkin, Louis, et al. "Human Rights." The Oxford Handbook of International Law in Armed Conflict, Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 595-610. doi: 10.1093/law/9780198748301.003.0027
Shelton, Dinah. "The Oxford Handbook of International Human Rights Law." Oxford University Press, 2013.doi:10.1093/law/9780199640133.001.0001
Simmons, Beth A. "Mobilizing for Human Rights: International Law in Domestic Politics." Cambridge University Press, 2009.doi:10.1017/CBO9780511808018
Steiner, Henry J., et al. "International Human Rights in Context: Law, Politics, Morals." 4th ed., Oxford University Press, 2008.
United Nations. "Universal Declaration of Human Rights." United Nations, 1948. https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/
United Nations Treaty Collection. "International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights." United Nations, 1966. https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=IV-4&chapter=4&clang=_en
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
