HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE UNITED NATIONS paradox and promise.

• Other Authors: Bakan, Abigail B. 1954-, Abu-Laban, Yasmeen, 1966-
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: [S.l.] : ROUTLEDGE, 2025.
• Series: Routledge explorations in development studies.
• Subjects: Human rights.; United Nations.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781040325964; 1040325963; 9781003404453; 1003404456; 9781040325988; 104032598X; 1032519231; 9781032519234
• Physical Description: 1 online resource

This book considers the complex and contradictory role of the United Nations when it comes to human rights around the world. It depicts the United Nations as a global arena in which state and non-state actors continuously contest issues around human rights. This ongoing contestation simultaneously p...