New Dimensions in the International Protection of Human Rights and the Need for a New Human Rights Diplomacy

Download or read book New Dimensions in the International Protection of Human Rights and the Need for a New Human Rights Diplomacy written by Bertrand G. Ramcharan and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twenty-first century is seeing a battle of ideas between different conceptions of governance: people-centred and party-centred. At the same time, scientific and technological developments are posing new challenges for human rights. This book identifies new dimensions in the international protection of human rights and makes the case for a new human rights diplomacy focusing on enlarging the area of common ground among governments and enhancing national human rights protection systems.