Many publications dealing with human rights contain a wealth of materials from the United Nations, Europe, and even the Inter-American and African regional human rights systems, but none cover the geographical region which encompasses Asian and Pacific states. The collection of documents contained in this volume is an attempt to rectify this situation. A unique reference tool to those with an interest in human rights in Asia and the Pacific, be they students of law, Asian studies or international relations, or lawyers or researchers using human rights materials, this volume contains various...
Many publications dealing with human rights contain a wealth of materials from the United Nations, Europe, and even the Inter-American and African reg...
Routledge Handbook of Human Rights in Asia provides a multidisciplinary account of areas of ongoing concern for human rights across Asia. Development pressures, civil conflict, internal unrest and unstable governments contribute to the human rights volatility of the region.
Chapters cover rights relating to women, children, migrants, trafficked and displaced persons, disabled and indigenous populations, linguistic religious and ethnic minorities, political dissidents and human rights defenders. Contributors contextualize the broader impact on the social and political...
Routledge Handbook of Human Rights in Asia provides a multidisciplinary account of areas of ongoing concern for human rights across Asia. ...