International human rights law lays down obligations which States are bound to respect. By becoming parties to international treaties, States assume obligations and duties under …

International human rights law (IHRL) is the body of international law designed to promote human rights on social, regional, and domestic levels.

International human rights law lays down obligations which States are bound to respect. By becoming parties to international treaties, States assume obligations and duties under...

International human rights law lays down the obligations of Governments to act in certain ways or to refrain from certain acts, in order to promote and protect human rights and fundamental …

3 days ago · This book provides an unparalleled account of the customary international law of human rights. It discusses the emergence of this customary law, the debates about how it is to …

The following guides focus on each of the separate human rights protected under international law. These guides explain the scope of each right, summarize significant case law interpreting …

May 10, 2023 · International Human Rights Law (IHRL) is a set of legal principles, treaties, and customary international law that protect and promote the fundamental rights and freedoms of …

The International Bill of Human Rights, comprising the Universal Declaration, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and the International Covenant on Economic, …

Oct 1, 2013 · This volume explores the principle and history of international human rights law. It addresses questions regarding the sources of human rights, its historical and cultural origins …

Nov 26, 2025 · Human Rights in the United States Today Freedom of expression, the right to a fair trial, and the freedom of assembly and association: these are human rights we all have as …