Synopsis
The authors describe in detail the most recent developments in human rights law, such as the increasing focus on women's and children's rights; new norms related to the protection of minorities; and the new procedures of the European Court of Human Rights. They also describe and evaluate several other institutions and procedures that exist within the United Nations and regional systems, offering practical advice as to how they may be used most effectively.
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About the Author
Hannum is Academic Dean and Associate Professor of International Law at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University.
Review
"The concept of the book, the topics chosen, and the organization of subject matter are logical and appropriate to its stated aim of providing a 'nuts and bolts' guide through the labyrinth of national and international human rights law and practice"—Canadian Yearbook of International Law
"The Guide is a significant and valuable contribution to the literature on international human rights. . . . The most rewarding aspect of the Guide is its spirit and determination to succeed."—International Law and Politics
"This is destined to become the Bible of the human rights activist. . . . A first-rate how-to-do-it examination of procedures for the promotion and protection of human rights. . . . The Guide is the most important and useful human rights book published in many years."—International Journal of Legal Information
"As a practitioner's tool, the Guide is excellent. . . . Besides offering a general overview of major human rights laws and organizations, it outlines strategies and policies for selecting specific cases or issues to pursue. The authors take into account political as well as legal considerations and recognize the need to make the most efficient use of limited resources."—New York University journal of International Law and Politics
"Civil liberties and civil rights lawyers who do not obtain this fine book will often jeopardize the interest of their clients, private or governmental."—Federal Bar News and Journal
"An excellent one-volume road map to the available procedures and techniques for enforcing international human rights law."—International Lawyer
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