Reflections on the Future of Human Rights

This book explores the future of human rights, considering current trends and making sense of the possibilities they herald. It covers a range of topics, including reimagining the human rights framework, the future of the African human rights system, the role of human rights in economic policy-making, reparations for chattel slavery, and the right to free education for all children. The contributions are diverse and interdisciplinary, making it a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Human rights, as a multifaceted legal, political, and social phenomenon, have traversed a remarkable journey marked by significant accomplishments, notable setbacks, and unforeseen events. While some skeptics argue that the concept of human rights has fallen short of its revolutionary promise of emancipation, this volume explores innovative approaches to reimagine the existing human rights framework, examines the future of the African human rights system, explores the role of human rights in economic policy-making, addresses reparations for chattel slavery, and advocates for universal free education for all children. The diverse range of contributions within this book, spanning various thematic and disciplinary areas, makes it an invaluable resource for scholars, practitioners, and students alike.

In its analysis and critical discussion of climate change, right to a healthy environment, disaster prevention, and resilience building, the book offers timely and important contributions. Furthermore, it addresses issues related to the regulation of artificial intelligence and algorithmic decision-making, shedding light on potential pathways in the future relationship between the African and European Human Rights Courts.

Reflections on the Future of Human Rights is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and researchers engaged in international law, human rights, and politics. Its comprehensive coverage of contemporary challenges and futuristic perspectives makes it suitable for a wide audience interested in human rights and their evolution in theory and practice.

The chapters in this book were originally published as separate articles in various journals and magazines, and their collective publication in this volume provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the state of human rights today and in the years to come.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032519562