Education for International Understanding in China
Education for International Understanding in China

Author: Rong Zhang

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2022-11-04

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1000774295

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Identifying the essential feature of education for international understanding advocated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the book explores how Chinese schools have implemented education for international understanding since the 1980s. Through vivid cases, the author introduces the practice of education for international understanding in Chinese primary and middle schools. Based on the questionnaire survey, she analyzes the international understanding competence of Chinese students and teachers. Furthermore, she discusses the current dilemma and proposes possible solutions for Chinese education for international understanding in the future. While providing a window into China's contemporary education for the international community, the book can also be used as a reference for educational policymakers, educational researchers and primary and secondary school teachers in other countries.

International Norms and Standards for the Protection of National Minorities
International Norms and Standards for the Protection of National Minorities

Author: Björn Arp

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 545

ISBN-13: 9004165835

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A broad network of bilateral treaties for the protection of national minorities has been set up during the past fifteen years. They complement and further develop the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities and other multilateral instruments. Some texts are genuine international treaties, while others are non-binding political documents. The present book brings all these texts together in a reliable English translation, which offers practitioners and researchers easy access to and supplies knowledge on the present state of development of the conventional and customary sources of law in this field. The introductory study helps further understanding of the legal character of the texts and explains how to work with these often complex and interrelated sources of law.

Implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Author: James R Himes

Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

Published: 2023-08-28

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9004638636

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This book considers one of the main umbrella articles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: Article 4, dealing with the concept of the obligations of the States Parties to meet their commitments `to the maximum extent of their available resources and, where needed, within the framework of international cooperation'. The importance is emphasized of a broad interpretation of societal `resources', going well beyond the severely limited finances of governments in most developing countries and extending both to the international (official and non-governmental) levels and to the expanding civil societies of these nations. `Resources' are broadly defined to include human, technological, cultural and organizational capabilities as well as conventional economic resources. The thematic chapters give many examples of how such `resources' can be effectively mobilized for children, including the areas of education, health, nutrition and child labour.

Intercultural Education
Intercultural Education

Author: David Coulby

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0749421142

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First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Standard-Setting at UNESCO
Standard-Setting at UNESCO

Author: Abdulqawi Yusuf

Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 761

ISBN-13: 9004164545

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Standard-setting represents one of the main constitutional functions of UNESCO and an important tool for realizing the goals for which the organization was created. In addition to conventions and recommendations, the declarations adopted by the General Conference promulgate principles and norms intended to inspire the action of member states in specific fields of activity. Topics addressed in the first volume include methods of elaboration and implementation, constitutional objectives and legal commitments, international collaboration, and impact. Volume 2 contains conventions and agreements adopted by the General Conference and by intergovernmental conferences convened by UNESO itself or jointly by UNESCO and other international organizations as well as the recommendations issued by the General Conference, and UNESCO declarations. Together, these two volumes compose an invaluable commentary and reference work that should be of interest to scholars, practitioners, diplomats, policy-makers and students of international organizations.--Publisher's description.

International Human Rights Monitoring Mechanisms
International Human Rights Monitoring Mechanisms

Author: Gudmundur Alfredsson

Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 745

ISBN-13: 9004162364

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This revised and updated collection is intended to serve as a thematic textbook on the institutions and procedures devoted to the national implementation of human rights and to the international monitoring of State performance. Albeit not exhaustive, the coverage extends to most of the monitoring instances available at intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations: complaints, fact-finding and investigative procedures, State reporting obligations, good offices actions, dialogue functions, human rights education, dissemination of human rights information, letter campaigns, and technical co-operation. The target audience of the book is students of international human rights law, but the book can also serve as a guide for both officials and activists involved in the realization of human rights.The success of the first edition has allowed for this second edition. It demonstrates that there is a important demand for literature with a focus on human rights monitoring and follow-up activities.