Human Rights of Women: National and International PerspectivesRebecca J. Cook University of Pennsylvania Press, 10 mar. 2012 - 656 pagini Rebecca J. Cook and the contributors to this volume seek to analyze how international human rights law applies specifically to women in various cultures worldwide, and to develop strategies to promote equitable application of human rights law at the international, regional, and domestic levels. Their essays present a compelling mixture of reports and case studies from various regions in the world, combined with scholarly assessments of international law as these rights specifically apply to women. |
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... human rights . He explained that if the question of the cultural legitimacy of international standards is not taken seriously , " it is some- times raised with the intention of undermining international human rights Rebecca J. Cook.
... human rights . He explained that if the question of the cultural legitimacy of international standards is not taken seriously , " it is some- times raised with the intention of undermining international human rights Rebecca J. Cook.
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... standards of conduct , and , unless it is impossible to do otherwise , it would be wrong for its Courts to interpret its legislation in a manner which conflicts with the international obligations that Botswana has undertaken.23 Lockwood ...
... standards of conduct , and , unless it is impossible to do otherwise , it would be wrong for its Courts to interpret its legislation in a manner which conflicts with the international obligations that Botswana has undertaken.23 Lockwood ...
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... standards of prohibition of violence against women , such as the CEDAW General Recommendation 19 , and means that would facilitate the enforcement of standards , such as the Com- munication procedures before the Commission on the Status ...
... standards of prohibition of violence against women , such as the CEDAW General Recommendation 19 , and means that would facilitate the enforcement of standards , such as the Com- munication procedures before the Commission on the Status ...
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... standards.58 Regional systems can provide opportunities to establish legitimacy of women's human rights within the cultures of the region . According to Anja - Riitta Ketokoski , of the Finnish Ministry for For- eign Affairs and a ...
... standards.58 Regional systems can provide opportunities to establish legitimacy of women's human rights within the cultures of the region . According to Anja - Riitta Ketokoski , of the Finnish Ministry for For- eign Affairs and a ...
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... standards by which one can hold individuals and states accountable . In addition , in some rare instances , the courts are also gal- vanized into action . In such a context this artificial separation into civil society where the popular ...
... standards by which one can hold individuals and states accountable . In addition , in some rare instances , the courts are also gal- vanized into action . In such a context this artificial separation into civil society where the popular ...
Cuprins
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III International and Regional Approaches | 165 |
IV National Approaches | 349 |
V Guaranteeing Human Rights of Particular Significance to Women | 463 |
Appendix A Chart of Ratifications of Selected Human Rights Instruments | 573 |
Appendix B Model Communication Form | 587 |
Appendix C Organizational Resources | 591 |
List of Contributors | 597 |
Table of Cases | 601 |
Index | 607 |
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