Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Humanitarian issues and human rights. 3. Children’s rights. 4. Women’s rights. 5. Religion and human rights. 6. Prisoners and human rights issues. 7. Torture and custodial violence. 8. Rights of disabled persons. 9. Apartheid. 10. Freedom of speech and expression. 11. Life, physical integrity and liberty. 12. Socialism and education. Index.

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