Sunday, June 24, 2012

The United Nations and Human Rights: Fit for purpose?


Rachael McCallum
"To ensure that all human beings are granted their human rights, there is the need for international oversight bodies to set up laws, administer justice and ensure that governments and people are always observing human rights in all nations around the globe. One such global entity used to ensure human rights is the United Nations. The basic aim of the United Nations is to honour its Charter, which is built on the fundamental principles of human rights.
But how efficient and effective is it in discharging its function as a primary human rights body around the globe? " 







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