Today it is usually not long before a problem gets expressed as a human rights issue. An appeal to human rights in the face of injustice can be a heartfelt and morally justified demand for some, while for others it remains merely an empty slogan. Taking an international perspective and focusing on h[...]

Which human rights violations or war crimes allegations result in exclusion from the refugee regime? What human rights protections apply to someone declared an unlawful combatant? Which human rights obligations apply to the actions of armed forces acting abroad? Over the past ten years the content a[...]

Kränkningar av mänskliga rättigheter är ett ständigt närvarande tema i nyhetsrapportering och politisk debatt. Från Guantanamos starkt kritiserade fångläger till Darfurs etniska rensning och det världsomfattande förtrycket av kvinnor.

Kort om mänskliga rättigheter ger ett int[...]

Over the past ten years the content and application of international law in armed conflict has changed dramatically. This Oxford Handbook provides an authoritative and comprehensive study of the role of international law in armed conflict and engages in a broad analysis of international humanitarian[...]