Written by leading experts in the field, this textbook explores the essentials of international human rights law, from foundational issues to substantive rights and systems of protection. A variety of perspectives bring this subject to life, making International Human Rights Law the ideal companion for students of human rights.

Part I: Foundations 1: Ed Bates:  History 2: Samantha Besson:  Justifications 3: Marie-Bénédicte Dembour:  CritiquesPart II: International Law 4: Christine Chinkin:  Sources 5:  Frédéric Mégret:  Special character 6:  Sarah Joseph and Barrie Sander:  Scope of application 7: Katharine G Young:  Rights and obligationsPart III: Substantive Rights 8: Daniel Moeckli:  Equality and non-discrimination 9: Carla Ferstman:  Integrity of the person 10: Asbjørn Eide and Wenche Barth Eide:  Adequate standard of living 11: Dominic McGoldrick:  Thought, expression, association, and assembly 12: Fons Coomans:  Education and work 13: Sangeeta Shah:  Detention and trial 14: Julie Ringelheim:  Cultural Rights 15: Michael O'Flaherty:  Sexual orientation and gender identity 16: Dianne Otto:  Women's rights 17: Aoife Nolan:  Children's rights 18: Robert McCorquodale:  Group rightsPart IV: Protection 19: Jane Connors and Sangeeta Shah:  United Nations 20: Basak Çali:  Regional protection 21: Thomas Antkowiak:  The Americas 22: Steven Greer and Lewis Graham:  Europe 23: Christof Heyns and Magnus Killander:  Africa 24: Andrew Byrnes and Catherine Renshaw:  Within the statePart V: Linkages 25: Sandesh Sivakumaran:  International humanitarian law 26: Robert Cryer:  International criminal law 27: Alice Edwards:  International refugee lawPart IV: Challenges 28: Andrew Clapham:  Non-state actors 29: Martin Scheinin:  Terrorism 30: Stephen Marks:  Poverty 31: Lavanya Rajamani:  Climate change 32: Meghna Abraham:  Pandemics