With hundreds of references to the jurisprudence of United Nations human rights mechanisms, this handbook provides human rights and electoral practitioners with a clear picture of the close interplay between elections and international human rights law. The handbook discusses international human rights standards regarding electoral processes and political participation, and how these standards apply to specific aspects of elections. Current issues such as gender-based violence in politics, disinformation and data manipulation, and the impact of Internet shutdowns are considered in the light of international human rights law and the recommendations of United Nations experts.
| ISBN: | 9789211542363 |
| Publication date: | 28th February 2022 |
| Author: | United Nations |
| Publisher: | United Nations Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 102 pages |
| Series: | Professional Training Series |
| Genres: |
Elections and referenda / suffrage Human rights, civil rights Public international law: human rights Law: Human rights and civil liberties |
With hundreds of references to the jurisprudence of United Nations human rights mechanisms, this handbook provides human rights and electoral practitioners with a clear picture of the close interplay between elections and international human rights law. The handbook discusses international human rights standards regarding electoral processes and political participation, and how these standards apply to specific aspects of elections. Current issues such as gender-based violence in politics, disinformation and data manipulation, and the impact of Internet shutdowns are considered in the light of international human rights law and the recommendations of United Nations experts.
Human Rights and Elections features in the following genres: Elections and referenda / suffrage, Human rights, civil rights, Public international law: human rights, Law: Human rights and civil liberties
Human Rights and Elections is available in Paperback
Human Rights and Elections was written by United Nations and published by United Nations Publications
Human Rights and Elections has 102 pages
Yes it is part of Professional Training Series series