The law is a well-known tool in fighting gender inequality, but which laws actually advance women’s rights? This book unpacks the complex nuances behind gende

Rebecca J. Cook and the contributors to this volume seek to analyze how international human rights law applies specifically to women in various cultures worldwi

This casebook provides an overview of the main international and regional legal standards related to the human rights of women and explores their development an

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The last two decades have seen major advances in the legal protection of the human rights of women around the world. A series of international and national cour