Textbook on international human rights /
International human rights
Rhona K. M. Smith.
- 5th ed.
- Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
- xxvii, 411 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Historical background -- The United Nations -- The International Bill of Human Rights -- The United Nations organizational structure -- Regional protection of human rights -- Europe -- The organization of american States -- The African union -- Monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights -- Substantive rights : general comments -- Equality and non-discrimination -- The right to life -- Freedom from torture; cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment -- The right to liberty of person -- Equality before the law : the right to a fair trial -- The right to self-determination -- Freedom of expression -- The right to work -- The right to education and human rights education -- Minority rights -- Rights for specific categories of persons -- Looking to the future.