Modernizing the UN human rights system / by Bertrand G. Ramcharan.
2019
K3241 .R3652 2019 (Mapit)
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Author
Title
Modernizing the UN human rights system / by Bertrand G. Ramcharan.
Imprint
Leiden ; Boston : Brill Nijhoff, [2019]
Copyright
©2019
Description
xvi, 241 pages ; 25 cm.
Series
International studies in human rights ; v. 127.
Formatted Contents Note
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Philosophy, perspectives and strategy
The UN human rights system : a sunflower
The plight of the poorest
The world of the future : the human rights component of a global watch over human security
Preventing gross violations of human rights : a UN world report on national protection and prevention systems
A standing Security Council item on human rights and international peace and security
Refocusing the Human Rights Council, its special procedures and its universal periodic review
Synergizing treaty implementation with the UPR process
Establishing a world court against gross violations of human rights
Periodic youth assemblies in support of the universality of human rights
Strengthening international human rights law
The International Court of Justice as authoritative arbiter over international human rights law within the UN system
Conclusion.
Preface
Introduction
Philosophy, perspectives and strategy
The UN human rights system : a sunflower
The plight of the poorest
The world of the future : the human rights component of a global watch over human security
Preventing gross violations of human rights : a UN world report on national protection and prevention systems
A standing Security Council item on human rights and international peace and security
Refocusing the Human Rights Council, its special procedures and its universal periodic review
Synergizing treaty implementation with the UPR process
Establishing a world court against gross violations of human rights
Periodic youth assemblies in support of the universality of human rights
Strengthening international human rights law
The International Court of Justice as authoritative arbiter over international human rights law within the UN system
Conclusion.
Summary
The universal protection of human rights remains the core challenge of the United Nations if it is to achieve its mission of a world of peace, development and justice. Yet, at a time of seismic changes in the world, when shocking violations of human rights are taking place world-wide, the UN human rights system is in need of urgent modernization. This book, written by a scholar-practitioner who previously exercised the functions of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, advances a series of ideas to modernize the UN protection system. Among a dozen key proposals are that the UN human rights system should help alleviate the plight of the poorest, pay greater attention to the national protection system of each country, and establish a World Court on Human Rights that can deal with countries which grievously violate human rights. Unlike other texts that have focused on those topics, this book not only provides comprehensive analysis but, offers practical and workable solutions based on the author's expertise and experience.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-237) and index.
Call Number
K3241 .R3652 2019
Language
English
ISBN
9789004387348 ebook
9789004204980
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9789004204980
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