Human Rights Mechanism in South Asia

By Shveta Dhaliwal

Book Overview

This book provides an ideological framework for the establishment of a comprehensive human rights system in South Asia. Presents theoretical bases for a human rights mechanism.Studies existing international frameworks under United Nations and regional initiatives in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia (especially, the Arab world and East Asia).Examines the state of human rights in 8 countries in South Asia, including the SAARC region � Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.Uses a multi-disciplinary approach, bringing together law, religion, culture, and contemporary political theories of regionalism.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367177366
• ISBN13: 9780367177362
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Routledge India
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"