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Protecting Human Rights Defenders at Risk
This book assesses the construction, operation and effects of the international protection regime for human rights defenders, which has evolved significantly over the last twenty years in response to the risks people face as they promote and protect human rights.
| Author(s) | Edited by Alice M. Nah. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 196 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
This book assesses the construction, operation and effects of the international protection regime for human rights defenders, which has evolved significantly over the last twenty years in response to the risks people face as they promote and protect human rights.
1. Introduction: Protecting Human Rights Defenders at Risk 2. Dilemmas in the Ethics of Tanpa Pamrih (Selflessness) 3. Fallen Heroes, Terrorists, Spies, or Unrealistic Dreamers? 4. Intersections between Formal Protection Mechanisms and Informal Protection
Alice M. Nah is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Politics and the Centre for Applied Human Rights at the University of York, UK.
