Catalysts for change : how the UN's independent experts promote human rights / Ted Piccone.

Author/creator Piccone, Theodore J.
Other author Brookings Institution.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2012.
Descriptionxi, 225 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Portion of title How the UN's independent experts promote human rights
Variant title How the United Nation's independent experts promote human rights
Contents Introduction -- Who are the UN's independent human rights experts? -- Findings on effectiveness : country visits and communications -- Independence under the blue flag : relationship with the United Nations -- Style matters : the quality of special procedures work -- Bringing implementation home : the role of states -- Working with the independent sector -- The future of special procedures -- Appendix A. Experts working group members -- Appendix B. Mandate holders (as of April 2012) -- Appendix C. Human Rights Council members, 2006-12 -- Appendix D. Impact of communications and country visits : examples -- Appendix E. State responses to special procedures communications -- Appendix F. Status of country visits -- Appendix G. Methodology for analyzing government replies to special procedures communications -- Appendix H. Brookings/OSJI/UPR-watch summary recommendations.
Abstract "Examines the effectiveness of a key endeavor by the United Nations to monitor and influence human rights through a unique body of independent experts, appointed by countries to investigate, analyze, and report on the whole spectrum of human rights problems around the world"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 183-214) and index.
LCCN 2012023170
ISBN9780815721925 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0815721927 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks JZ4974 .P53 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold