Seventeen Frequently Asked Questions about United Nations Special Rapporteurs: Fact Sheet No. 27 introduces the role and functions of Special Rapporteurs within the UN human rights system. It expla…
Harmful Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children: Fact Sheet No. 23 examines practices such as female genital mutilation, early and forced marriage, and nutritional taboos t…
National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights: Fact Sheet No. 19 explains the role of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) in advancing and safeguarding human rights …
Minority Rights: Fact Sheet No. 18 (Rev. 1) outlines international standards protecting the rights of ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities. It highlights key principles such as equality, no…
The Committee against Torture: Fact Sheet No. 17 presents the mandate and functions of the treaty body established under the UN Convention against Torture (CAT). It explains the Committee’s role …
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Fact Sheet No. 16 (Rev. 1) outlines the role of the treaty body overseeing implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social an…
Contemporary Forms of Slavery: Fact Sheet No. 14 addresses modern practices that amount to slavery, including forced labor, child labor, trafficking in persons, debt bondage, and servile marriage. …
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Fact Sheet No. 12 provides an overview of the mandate, functions, and procedures of the treaty body established under the International Co…
The Impact of Mercenary Activities on the Right of Peoples to Self-Determination: Fact Sheet No. 28 examines the ways in which mercenary involvement in armed conflicts undermines the exercise of pe…
Combating Torture: Fact Sheet No. 4 (Rev. 1) provides a detailed overview of the international framework for the prevention and eradication of torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatme…
Advisory Services and Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights: Fact Sheet No. 3 (Rev. 1) outlines the United Nations’ programs and mechanisms designed to assist states in strengthening…
The International Bill of Human Rights: Fact Sheet No. 2 (Rev. 1) offers a comprehensive introduction to the foundational documents that form the cornerstone of the international human rights frame…
The Rights of the Child: Fact Sheet No. 10 (Rev. 1) provides a concise overview of the international legal framework and principles governing the protection and promotion of children’s rights. Dr…
Human Rights and Poverty Reduction: A Conceptual Framework explores the intersection between human rights principles and strategies aimed at reducing poverty. The book develops a comprehensive fram…
The Status of Human Rights in the Arab World in 2000 offers an in-depth assessment of the human rights situation across Arab countries at the turn of the millennium. The book reviews political, civ…
The book War, Conflict, and Human Rights: Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive analysis of the intricate relationship between armed conflict and the protection of human rights. It explores …
Buku ini memberikan kajian komprehensif mengenai hukum hak asasi manusia baik dari perspektif normatif maupun praktis. Disusun oleh Pusat Studi Hak Asasi Manusia (PUSHAM) Universitas Islam Indonesi…
This book explores how women’s lives are shaped by the intersection of multiple identities and systems of oppression, emphasizing the indivisibility of human rights. Through theoretical analysis …
This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the United Nations human rights treaty system, focusing on the core international treaties and the monitoring bodies established to oversee…
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the United Nations’ evolving role in the promotion and protection of human rights. It traces the historical development of UN human rights mechanisms,…