Human Rights : A Compilation of International Instruments

Since the adoption of the Universal Decl'n. of Human Rights (HR) by the UN in 1948, gov'ts. have agreed upon 100s of fundamental principles & legal prov. designed to protect & promote an array of civil, cultural, econ., political & social rights. This pub., issued in 2 parts, brings together some of the most important of those conventions, treaties, decl'ns. & agree. This vol. includes international instrum. on: The International Bill of HR; World Conf. & Millennium Assembly; The Right of Self-Determination; Rights of Indigenous Peoples & Minorities; Prevention of Discrimination; Rights of Women; Rights of the Child; Rights of Older Persons; HR in the Admin. of Justice: Protection of Persons Subjected to Detention or Imprison.; & Social Welfare, Progress & Develop.Annan, Kofi A. is the author of 'Human Rights : A Compilation of International Instruments', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422304815 and ISBN 1422304817.