Introduction to International Human Rights Law: History and Perspectives
Abstract
This article describes the main historical background of modern international human rights law. International human rights law is the branch of international law that deals with the establishment and promotion of human rights and the protection of individuals and groups of individuals in the case of governmental violations of human rights. This article will first reference the processes that occurred before the Second World War, focusing on the developments that took place as a result of the Charter of the United Nations’ adoption, including the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the role of universal treaties in helping to structure current human rights norms. Second, this article will reference issues that are presented for the development of the international protection of human rights.
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Repository Citation
Claudio Grossman,
Introduction to International Human Rights Law: History and Perspectives,
79
Revista Instituto Interamericano de Derechos Humanos
167
(2024).
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https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/facsch_lawrev/2342