Human Rights and Equal Opportunities

Contents: Preface. 1. United Nations organs. 2. International human rights standards and their development. 3. Human rights mechanisms. 4. UN strategies and action to promote human rights. 5. International human rights law. 6. The rights of the child in the administration of justice. 7. Women\'s rights in the administration of justice. 8. The right to equality and non-discrimination. 9. The role of the courts. 10. Protection and redress for victims of crime. Bibliography. Index.

"In the past two decades, the revolutionary force of the demand for human rights has become unusually clear. Violation of human rights is one of the most worrying problems of our times for the entire world civilisation. As human rights violations become commonplace, there is an urgent need to develop a strong society based on the fundamental principles of acceptance of human rights both in theory as well as in practice: unity, morality, spirituality and secularism.

The importance of protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedom is described in this book elaborately. It will serve as an ideal and dependable reference work for academics, research specialists, teachers, students, policy planners, human rights activists and all concerned with human rights." (jacket)