Developing international human rights law

Human rights is applicable in peacetime and war and to non-refugee as well as refugee populations. Specifically, humanitarian law stipulates certain rights in conditions of international and internal armed conflict.

UNESCO's programme includes the following: contributing to the ongoing reflection on new prospects in international law concerning human rights and to the promotion of academic freedom and cultural rights, including those of persons belonging to minorities.

1. Strengthening implementation of human rights
2. Pursuing human rights
3. Establishing international legal order
4. Developing

1. Establishing international legal protection for nongovernmental organisations engaged on hazardous duties
2. Disseminating international humanitarian law
3. Developing international penal law

1. Informing about human rights issues
2. Building culture of peace

1. Providing technical assistance on human rights
2. Promoting observance of international labour standards

1. Rights
2. Lawfulness
3. Inhumanity

1. The Foundation of International Human Rights Law
2. International Human Rights Law
3. Australian Human Rights Commission
4. UN Research Library
5. The Advocates for Human Rights
6. The Center for Development of International Law
7. The American Society of International Law
8. Core International Human Rights Instruments