International law of human rights / Adam McBeth, Hustine Nolan, Simon Rice, Fiona McGaughey ; foreword by Megan Davis.

Alexandria, N.S.W : The Federation Press, 2026.

3rd edition

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Human rights -- International cooperation.

International law and human rights.

Human rights advocacy.

Human rights.

Part 1: Introducing human rights

1. The international Bill of Human Rights

2. Concepts of "human rights"

Part 2: The substantive rights

3. Civil and political rights

4. Economic, social and cultural rights

5. How rights can be limited

Part 3: The international human rights framework

6. International law

7. The United Nations charter bodies

8. The human rights treaty system

9. Regional mechanisms

10. Human rights protections in Australia

Part 4: Focus issues in human rights

11. Human rights atrocities

12. Children’s rights

13. Business and human rights

14. Rights of indigenous peoples

15. The rights of people with disabilities

16. Refugees and stateless persons

17. Women's rights

18. LGBTQIA+ rights

19. Climate change.

International Law of Human Rights offers a clear and comprehensive guide to the key concepts, institutions, and mechanisms that shape global human rights protection, while exploring the real-world challenges facing the field today. Analysis is illuminated by case studies and examples drawn from Australia and around the world, thoroughly covering the scope of international human rights law in a way that is informative and engaging for all readers. ‘Snapshots’ provide real-life illustrations, bringing the material to life and demonstrating current practice and issues in international human rights law. This 2026 edition introduces several new chapters including more comprehensive accounts of LGBTQIA+ rights and the intersection between international human rights law and climate change, as well as up-to-date analysis of how rights can be limited. It also provides substantive updates on fields that are quickly developing, including business and human rights, human rights atrocities, and contested debates about the ‘concept’ of human rights and its place in a globalised world. - Publisher's website.

Previous edition 2017.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9781760025779

xlv, 687 pages ; 25 cm