The concept of “ Human Rights” is as old as the existence of mankind on this earth. These rights were known by different names at different times. This book presents thorough knowledge about the agencies available in India for enforcing Human Rights and it is perhaps the first book of its kind. The book is significant from the point of view of lawyers, Judges, researchers, NGOs and all other persons related to enforcement , protection and promotion of Human Rights of all human beings. It may help the Government in introducing changes in its policies so as to provide better treatment to all human beings. The readers can apply findings of the study in India and abroad while doing any work regarding enforcement, protection and promotion of Human Rights of all human beings . It also deals with the problems which are being faced by human beings . Any right will become redundant if there is no machinery for enforcement.
The Global Citizenship Commission was convened, under the leadership of former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the auspices of NYU’s Global Institute for Advanced Study, to re-examine the spirit and stirring words of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The result – this volume – offers a 21st-century commentary on the original document, furthering the work of human rights and illuminating the ideal of global citizenship. What does it mean for each of us to be members of a global community? Since 1948, the Declaration has stood as a beacon and a standard for a better world. Yet the work of making its ideals real is far from over. Hideous and systemic human rights abuses continue to be perpetrated at an alarming rate around the world. Too many people, particularly those in power, are hostile to human rights or indifferent to their claims. Meanwhile, our global interdependence deepens. Bringing together world leaders and thinkers in the fields of politics, ethics, and philosophy, the Commission set out to develop a common understanding of the meaning of global citizenship – one that arises from basic human rights and empowers every individual in the world. This landmark report affirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and seeks to renew the 1948 enterprise, and the very ideal of the human family, for our day and generation.
The best country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is an invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe.
The malaise of corruption has become deeply embedded in the political and social fabric of the Indian society. The increased frequency and scale of corruption have had deleterious effects on a wide range of issues. Corruption, therefore, must be viewed not just as an issue of law and order or of the criminal justice system; instead it has larger and adverse implications for development initiatives, transparency in administration, economic growth, access to justice, and human rights. This important and timely work adopts a new approach for analysing corruption—corruption as a violation of human rights. Highlighting the inherent deficiencies in the existing institutions, mechanisms, laws, and law enforcement agencies, the book strongly proposes the adoption of a multi-pronged strategy for eliminating corruption. This includes the creation of a new legislative framework, an effective institutional mechanism, a new independent and empowered commission against corruption, and greater participation of the civil society. It also compares India's experiences of combating corruption with many societies in Asia including Singapore and Hong Kong.
The condition of Human Rights Law & its Enforcement System is very misery and the worst in India; in spite of the existence of enforcement System. In compliance of Rule of Law, in democratic, secular & republic India and in the light of principle of natural justice, Equity, justice, good conscious, faith, morality, welfare state and other required things, not only Human rights but also all rights are incomplete, meaningless and worthless without the Enforcement system; There is no existence of human right & its Law without the Enforceability & justifiability of the same. There is no meaning, justification and worth of the conception of human rights without the remedies in accordance with requirements time & circumstances. In this regard, Implementation is the process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution. Implementation is a procedure by which all the things are provided to all members of human family on the name of human rights or its law which are compulsory and essential for life, personal liberty & security of human & their property to ensure or make ensure existence or keep ensuring or keep making ensure existence of human life by a competent court or officer or authority which is having power to enforce or implement or make enforce or implement the law relating to human rights according to requirements, time & circumstances.
Virtually every important question of public policy today involves an international organization. From trade to intellectual property to health policy and beyond, governments interact with international organizations in almost everything they do. Increasingly, individual citizens are directly affected by the work of international organizations. Aimed at academics, students, practitioners, and lawyers, this book gives a comprehensive overview of the world of international organizations today. It emphasizes both the practical aspects of their organization and operation, and the conceptual issues that arise at the junctures between nation-states and international authority, and between law and politics. While the focus is on inter-governmental organizations, the book also encompasses non-governmental organizations and public policy networks. With essays by the leading scholars and practitioners, the book first considers the main international organizations and the kinds of problems they address. This includes chapters on the organizations that relate to trade, humanitarian aid, peace operations, and more, as well as chapters on the history of international organizations. The book then looks at the constituent parts and internal functioning of international organizations. This addresses the internal management of the organization, and includes chapters on the distribution of decision-making power within the organizations, the structure of their assemblies, the role of Secretaries-General and other heads, budgets and finance, and other elements of complex bureaucracies at the international level. This book is essential reading for scholars, practitioners, and students alike.
Rebecca J. Cook and the contributors to this volume seek to analyze how international human rights law applies specifically to women in various cultures worldwide, and to develop strategies to promote equitable application of human rights law at the international, regional, and domestic levels. Their essays present a compelling mixture of reports and case studies from various regions in the world, combined with scholarly assessments of international law as these rights specifically apply to women.