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 …
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,…
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the principle of complementarity, which governs the relationship between the International Criminal Court (ICC) and national jurisdictions. It examines ho…
This book examines the philosophical, historical, and political foundations of human rights, tracing their evolution from moral concepts to codified international norms. It explores competing theor…
This book documents the proceedings of a regional Training of Trainers program on human rights education and peacebuilding in Southeast Asia. It highlights the objectives, methodologies, and outcom…
This book is a collection of reflections by activists engaged in advancing economic, social, and cultural rights at both local and national levels. Through personal narratives and critical analysis…
The book “A Guide to the Most Important United Nations Treaties on Women’s Human Rights: Rights of Women” provides a comprehensive overview of international legal instruments that safeguard a…
This book provides a comprehensive set of professional standards to guide humanitarian and human rights actors engaged in protection work during armed conflicts and other contexts of violence. It e…
This book documents and analyzes the human rights violations experienced by women in detention, including physical and sexual abuse, inadequate healthcare, and denial of due process. It highlights …